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

[T16GEM]

Couple of counter service meals, 1 POR(far better) other POFQ

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bread that you get with the pasta!

Been to MK this evening for last showing of the summer fireworks, a long time since I saw MK so busy. not a space anywhere to view the fireworks around main st.

I don't remember it being that busy at Christmas!!

Looks scary!

Glad that you all had a great meet, I loved the little name badges that you al had on! Who made those?

I'm another who doesn't really get the $25 for breakfast thing! We have only done it once Chef Mickey's for DS's 3rd birthday, we enjoyed it but I don't usually eat breakfast either so it was a whole lot of food to be having first thing in the morning!

How much longer are you there for?

 

[katiec]

Looks like you all had a fab meet

Trip report/food pic all great - love logging on in my lunch hour for my daily updates

 

[dixonsontour]

Kona looks lovely - thanks for the updates

 

[wayneg]

What was the first chocolate cake yummy looking goodie in your last post Wayne? Was it choc cake or a brownie? It looks .

I was also wondering where you were standing for the MK fireworks show as you seemed to be elevated slightly above the Main Street Crowd. I thought the Main St station, but it didn't look like you were high enough to have been standing there. Mmmmm, those crowds bring back memories of one night at MK

One more thing (why do I always have so much to say ), I really like the photo in the ferry. I must try and remember that when we go.

It was brownie, which I sometimes find a bit dry but this was a good one.
We almost always stand outside CP for fireworks but not a chance last night, only time I have seen crowds like that was Xmas & Easter. we were just by the info board on Main St, as Nigel says Matt at 6:3 gets shots easily like the one on the ferry, can easily put hisself out of the window by a few feet further than most people. will post another pic at the end of here of him towering over us.

I reckon that Matt could have taken it
At 6ft 3" he has the unfair advantage of arriving 2 minutes before the show and still getting a brilliant view!

Must be great being so tall, only disadvantage is I have to feed him, takes some filling

Glad that you all had a great meet, I loved the little name badges that you al had on! Who made those?

How much longer are you there for?

Myself and Karen made them, about 60 of them between the 2 meets
exactly 2 weeks left, go home Sunday 29th.

 

[iluvtot]

Hey Wayne,
I really don't know why I bothered doing my ADR's all that time ago! I have just changed another for the Kona Cafe after seeing your pics. I should've just waited untill I saw your TR!!

Jules x

PS love the last photo!

 

[scottish mum]

sounds like you are having a great time, your dis meet looks like you all had a good time.

 

[2Tiggies]

Ha! I didnt realise Matt was actually IN the ferry when he took the shot. There goes my idea of trying it. I certainly don't think my 5'3 frame would achieve the same result!

 

[Linda67]

Great updates Wayne
Looks like your DIS meet was so much fun
Kona looks yummy as always
Wow, I have never seen Main Street look that busy !!

 

[edinburghlass]

You know you have been away too long when you have to google OKW Disney to find out where you all are

What a handsome young man Matt is growing up (and up) to be, loving the trip report and the food porn photos.

Apart from a Christmas w/end at Disney Paris a couple of years ago its been a while since we were in Florida but hopefully we will be back later this year or spring next year. Meantime I will lose myself for hours again reading everyone's trips reports.

 

[wayneg]

Ha! I didnt realise Matt was actually IN the ferry when he took the shot. There goes my idea of trying it. I certainly don't think my 5'3 frame would achieve the same result!

no he was inside leaning out thru a window.

You know you have been away too long when you have to google OKW Disney to find out where you all are

What a handsome young man Matt is growing up (and up) to be, loving the trip report and the food porn photos.

Apart from a Christmas w/end at Disney Paris a couple of years ago its been a while since we were in Florida but hopefully we will be back later this year or spring next year. Meantime I will lose myself for hours again reading everyone's trips reports.

Great to see you posting again Cynthia, hope we can all help you planning another trip.


Just been to GF for afternoon tea, very enjoyable experience. Will try post pics soon. Yachtsman tonight.

 

[wayneg]

Relaxing day today, great day but eaten way too much.

Afternoon tea at GF http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/garden-view-tea-room/
Ordered 2 Sally Lunn teas both with English breakfast tea, as well as Sally lunn bread with apricot preserve you get choice of strawberries & cream or trifle, we ordered 1 of each. Also ordered 2 servings of scones incl jam & cream. Plus coffee for Karen
Myself and Matt had 4 cups of tea each, scones a little small but you got 2 with cream & jam for $3.50.
Total bill $38, more than happy to leave 20% tip, excellent service, food and value.

2 pics of the floor just outside.

 

[wayneg]

Now the Yachtsman Steakhouse, somewhere we only really went to for Matt, after last year not enjoying Cali Grill and Nigel(DISWolves) having a bad experience here a few days ago I wasn't sure if we should spend 2 credits per person on a meal.
Glad we did, very enjoyable evening, seated right on time and given personalised menus wishing us a Happy 21st Anniversay, bread was excellent choice of 2, best was the onion bread went very well with the garlic, another bread that was very nice with the butter and olive oil.
We don't usually eat a starter but I couldn't resist trying the lobster bisque which was delicious.
Main course Karen had chicken & rosti, myself and Matt both had 24oz Porterhouse, all excellent.
Dessert I had cheescake, Matt & Karen had Kids dessert, see pics.
Little anniversary gift at the end.
Could not fault the service or food, another 20% tip, costing me a fortune this year, its all good so far.

 

[Linda67]

Ooh the food at Yatchsman looks really great

I think we will try and go on our next trip instead of CG

 

[iluvtot]

Hiya!
Glad you enjoyed the afternoon tea. Amazing that it only cost you $38!!
Last year when we went it cost us over $!00 It was DH's b'day, but will have to be more selective this time!
Well you have done it again Wayne! I am now thinking about booking the Yachtsman, if only for the kids dessert! In the first pic, I was wondering if the paintbrush was edible, untill I saw the other photos and realised what it was for!
Btw, The photo's of you and Karen at the top and bottom are really lovely!

Jules x

 

[cherjp]

Ha! I didnt realise Matt was actually IN the ferry when he took the shot. There goes my idea of trying it. I certainly don't think my 5'3 frame would achieve the same result!

hahaha... where did you think he was..... walking beside the ferry !!!!

Sorry you made me spill my brekkie!!!!

 

[dixonsontour]

Great yachtsman photos - we are going for the first time this trip for DH's birthday - our first try at a signature.

My DD will love that dessert (looks like the big kids did!)

 

[Pegasus928]

Great updates Wayne.

Loving the shot of you holding onto that little delicate tea cup - can't imagine that happens much in your everyday life

 

[Disneymad]

Super pics as normal. Loved Kona when we've been there in the past, got a breakfast and dinner booked there for next trip, looking forward to both even more now!

But wow, Main Street...just wow, that's insane crowds for 'just' August. Perhaps that's the reason they extended MSEP, it seems to be attracting a lot of people - hope it's a bit calmer in Sept/Oct or I'll be skipping it, much as I really love the parade I just can't be doing with that sort of crazy crowd.

Afternoon tea looks fab though. I've done it once waaaay back and actually had it pencilled in at one point for next trip then talked myself out of it for some reason - now I really want to do it again

Glad to hear Yachtsman is back on track too - guess every restaurant can have a bad night. Never been there before but planning on eating at the Crews Cup for a more informal version - I think I might have to go for the kids dessert too, that looks so cool!

Even if I forget to say so after every report, I am really enjoying all the pictures you post

 

[disneyholic family]

wow - i can't believe your tea only cost $38 - i will definitely go there next time...it looks lovely and like the perfect break from a day at the parks!!

and i LOVE that kids dessert.....i wonder if any other restaurants at WDW offer that...
i doubt we'll eat at the yachtsman steakhouse - i can't imagine they have much on offer for a vegetarian....but i'll check the menu to see...

are the puzzle pieces white chocolate or cookies?

wonderful pictures of the family!!!!

 

[fairytale]

Great TR Wayne

Can I ask?, did you see any children eating at the Yachtsman?.

Although our Children are very restaurant friendly, I sometimes feel that certain restaurants are much better left to the adults it been one of the reasons we've always steered away from the Cali Grill, however after your review last year I was glad we did