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

[PJB71]

Lovely pic of you and Karen

Hope the weather improves for you Wayne

 

[T16GEM]

Really enjoying the updates!

The food all looks fantastic!

 

[wayneg]

As my wifes boss said to me when we said that we were flying business class again this year, " looks like last year you got the most expensive bargain ever when you got those cheap business class seats"

Can't believe I paid £1170pp for flights but I just keep thinking the day I booked Virgin wanted £1300 for economy, it was a crazy August for flight prices. At least we can enjoy the holiday right upto landing in Manchester.

Tell me about it! 11 days to go, and I'm still tweaking our ADRs! After seeing Waynes photo's of the Captain's Grill, I am kicking myself for cancelling to book Coral Reef!! It's DS's choice, and maybe I'm a bit odd, but I find the thought of eating fish next to a giant aquarium a tad disconcerting!!

Jules x

I said to Matt its strange allowing the fish to see us eating their relatives, its not right.
We are still tweaking ADR's here, changing places or times.

It looks like you are on a one-man mission to sample all the cheesecakes that Florida has to offer Wayne

Hopefully you will have a Top 10 list by the time you get back

Yesterdays 2 were both excellent, WPE more sweet and moist, CG traditional dry cheesecake. I do usually eat cheesecake if on the menu, when cruising the waiters have been known to chase all over the ship to find me a slice if not on the menu

Really enjoying the updates!

The food all looks fantastic!

It tastes just as good if not better than it looks.

Tutto Itallia this evening with Rob (Fuse04) Sandra & Hannah

 

[2Tiggies]

I said to Matt its strange allowing the fish to see us eating their relatives, its not right.

Maybe the fish will forget.

 

[2Tiggies]

Lunch at WPE, changed menu from last year but still as good, can't see how any CS can beat it.

Did they still have the salmon on the menu? I saw a review on WPE and the picture of the salmon said "You have to order me!"

 

[dixonsontour]

The salmon is on the new menu - if you go on wolfgangpuck.com the latest menu is there. I know because i'm having it!

It's just a more slimmed down menu this year but good to see everything looks as nice as ever.

Looking forward to your tutto review - we're going there for the first time this trip.

 

[Pegasus928]

Yesterdays 2 were both excellent, WPE more sweet and moist, CG traditional dry cheesecake. I do usually eat cheesecake if on the menu, when cruising the waiters have been known to chase all over the ship to find me a slice if not on the menu

I'm the same with Creme Brulee. If it's on the menu I have to try it and am always amazed by how much the standard can only have so many ways of making it

 

[iluvtot]

I said to Matt its strange allowing the fish to see us eating their relatives, its not right.
We are still tweaking ADR's here, changing places or times.

Yesterdays 2 were both excellent, WPE more sweet and moist, CG traditional dry cheesecake. I do usually eat cheesecake if on the menu, when cruising the waiters have been known to chase all over the ship to find me a slice if not on the menu

Have you found it easy to change your reservations? I have a feeling I may wan't to continue tweeking when we get there!

Don't you just love the Disney CM's? When we were at Vero Beach a few years ago, DD's mentioned to a CM they had got friendly with that they hadn't eaten pumkin pie before. She went off to the restaurant, and was gone ages; but eventually returned with a slice of pie for them to try! How cool is that?

Jules x

 

[Dave_uk]

can i ask what is WPE... grate thread hope your having a good time

 

[disneydaft]

can i ask what is WPE... grate thread hope your having a good time

Wolfgang Puck Express at Downtown Disney.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=181

 

[disneydaft]

You know I've never looked at the WPE menu but after reading Waynes report I am planning a visit.
The fact that we can use up counter service credits on something other than burgers and fries makes it more appealing.

 

[2Tiggies]

H When we were at Vero Beach a few years ago, DD's mentioned to a CM they had got friendly with that they hadn't eaten pumkin pie before. She went off to the restaurant, and was gone ages; but eventually returned with a slice of pie for them to try! How cool is that?

Jules x

I love pumpkin pie.

The fact that we can use up counter service credits on something other than burgers and fries makes it more appealing.

FWIW, I don't eat red meat at all and don't eat typical 'fast food' meals either. I managed 16 days on CS eating mostly fish, salads, fruit bowls .... There is so much else to choose from. Have a snoop at all the menus then you know where to go for a decent CS meal.

 

[wayneg]

Have you found it easy to change your reservations? I have a feeling I may wan't to continue tweeking when we get there!
Jules x

Changed a few now, for Teppan Edo I tried 2 dates but no availability but there was on the 3rd date I tried. So easy having laptops with us to do things like that. Some are not so easy to change like Cali Grill, Le Cellier etc but others like Captains Grill, Olivias etc yo can more or less change to any day any time even just a few days away.

We now have Afternoon tea booked at GF and Keys to the Kingdom tour.

Just spent an hour or so by the pool with Nigel, got back to the room and the heavens opened again, lots of rain just last few days.

 

[Chilly]

We now have Afternoon tea booked at GF and Keys to the Kingdom tour.

I loved the KTTK tour.

Looking forward to hearing about Afternoon tea at the GF.

 

[MuxtonMiley]

Changed a few now, for Teppan Edo I tried 2 dates but no availability but there was on the 3rd date I tried. So easy having laptops with us to do things like that. Some are not so easy to change like Cali Grill, Le Cellier etc but others like Captains Grill, Olivias etc yo can more or less change to any day any time even just a few days away.

We now have Afternoon tea booked at GF and Keys to the Kingdom tour.


We did keys to the Kingdom tour a couple of years ago. really enjoyed it. You get to see all the goings on behind the scences and walk through the "utilidors" underneath MK. Really eye-opening

We've been trying to get an ADR for Teppan Edo for weeks without success - our DD's really like the look of it from the videos online. What do you think the chances of a walk in are (we arrive 19th - only 7 more sleeps!!!)

 

[Sweet Pea UK]

Can't wait to hear about the Afternoon Tea - we are doing it during our stay.

Hope the weather improves for you soon!

 

[Cyrano]

Think we will have to check out WPE on our next trip

 

[DISWolves]

Those few hours by the pool - red head and neck
Still can't get Wayne in the water.....Looks like it's down to Scojos (Tracy) at the pool party on 13th. I have already asked Matt to video it and post on YouTube
Martin wil hold the champers
Just decided to do a little trippie on the trip reports board, to save hijacking Waynes posts
Have a few stories and plenty of pics to share. Here's the link

 

[burt]

Those few hours by the pool - red head and neck
Still can't get Wayne in the water.....Looks like it's down to Scojos (Tracy) at the pool party on 13th. I have already asked Matt to video it and post on YouTube
Martin wil hold the champers
Just decided to do a little trippie on the trip reports board, to save hijacking Waynes posts
Have a few stories and plenty of pics to share. Will post the link later

Join the club Nige, we had a few hours on clearwater beach this morning, mainly in the rain and despite using suntan creams i look like a lobster and my legs are on fire, looking forward to the pool party, i will be the one in jeans, sweatshirt, coat,scarf and wooly hat - not taking any more chances

Hopefully catch up with you both tomorrow, im sure we can get Wayne in the pool one way or another - how about we tell him theres a 10% of coupon on the bottom of the pool, he will be in like a rat up a drainpipe

 

[wayneg]

We've been trying to get an ADR for Teppan Edo for weeks without success - our DD's really like the look of it from the videos online. What do you think the chances of a walk in are (we arrive 19th - only 7 more sleeps!!!)

Keep trying for Teppan Edo, I got the 3rd date I tried.

Those few hours by the pool - red head and neck

I warned you, I knew it was hot out there today.

Hopefully catch up with you both tomorrow, im sure we can get Wayne in the pool one way or another - how about we tell him theres a 10% of coupon on the bottom of the pool, he will be in like a rat up a drainpipe

You are so funny, no I wouldn't.......... might if it was 20% though

Few pics from today.
Cinnamon roll, Main st bakery, snack credit

Lunch Columbia Harbor House

Meal with Rob(Fuse04) Sandra & Hannah, great to meet up with them again.
Tutto Itallio, bit disappointed they removed the lamb I was going to have but veal was very nice, Karen and Matt wanted the profiteroles same as last year but they had gone also.

Another cheesecake although nice not as good as yesterdays.

Karen thought it was funny taking a pic of me checking the bill and making a note of the cost to add to spreadsheet.

Pic after the meal of all 6 of us.

Matt & Hannah with the staff, Claudio was very funny, asked for $10 for taking our pics, said he liked Matts camera so ran off with it. Nice to have some Cast members with his sense of humour like his.