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

[disneyholic family]

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

other than Victoria and Alberts - where children under 10 aren't permitted - i don't think kids are out of place at any disney restaurant, including the signatures...

 

[mumloveseeyore]

our kids really enjoyed dinner at the yachtsman, there were other families there too

 

[fairytale]

Thanks for your thoughts guys.

Thinking about it we usually opt for fairly early reservation times, anything past 7.30pm and we usually have to carry them out !!!

I would think the earlier the reservation, the more families that would be in there

 

[dixonsontour]

That's what we've done - got an adr for yachtsman at 6 ish as we've got DD aged 4 with us.

 

[wayneg]

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

I am more at home with a mug of Yorkshire tea and some Hobnobs

are the puzzle pieces white chocolate or cookies?

wonderful pictures of the family!!!!

They were white choc.

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

As others have said thy are welcome everywhere (except V&A) I have noticed a big difference with the times we have eaten, our reservations have been anywhere from 5pm to 8:40pm, earlier meals children on almost every table.

 

[PoppyAnna]

Loved the look of your afternoon tea and I agree with others - a great price. Might give that a go

 

[wayneg]

A little bit here about the final night of summer fireworks we attended http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/08/a-little-scare-before-last-nightastic-fireworks/

 

[Kevin Stringer]

Just caught up with the reports.

You didn't get chucked in the pool at the DIS meet? (shakes head sadly).
All that goading from Sco in chat over the last few months and she chickens out!

The afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian is lovely. It always surprises me how filling it is as well.

Kev

 

[disney_princess_85]

Great updates Wayne.

 

[Elise79]

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.

I am so glad you liked the Yachtsman - we love it there and can't wait to go back in November. Although I really wish you hadn't posted a picture of those onion pull aparts - I have been craving them for months

 

[igk]

Those porterhouse steaks did look good... did you manage to finish them?

 

[wayneg]

Those porterhouse steaks did look good... did you manage to finish them?

Oh yes, couldn't leave steak of that quality.

 

[Cyrano]

Oh yes, couldn't leave steak of that quality.

They looked lovely and I think you did the DIS proud by not wasting any

I have never been a tea and therefore an afternoon tea person. But this looked very relaxing

 

[wayneg]

They looked lovely and I think you did the DIS proud by not wasting any

I have never been a tea and therefore an afternoon tea person. But this looked very relaxing

Karen doesn't like tea, they do coffee, hot choc, beers, plenty more than just tea. Karen had colombian coffee, $6.29 had 2 cups (larger than tea cups) and still left some.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.ID=305

All ears is a better link, although prices have risen slightly, coffee now $6.29 not $5.95 http://allears.net/menu/menu_gft.htm

 

[2Tiggies]

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

Sorry you made me spill my brekkie!!!!

Glad you had a good laugh. Sorry about your breakfast! I didn't think he was walking on the water if that's how it looked . I wondered if he had got off first very quickly when they docked and took the picture with a zoom lens.

Karen doesn't like tea, they do coffee, hot choc, beers, plenty more than just tea. Karen had colombian coffee, $6.29 had 2 cups (larger than tea cups) and still left some.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.ID=305

How did Karen like the coffee? I am a coffee lover and we all know about the usual Disney coffee

 

[cherjp]

Hi wayne and family looks like you are all having a fab time thanks for pictures and reviews , really look forward to waking up and seeing all your pictures!!
Can I ask at the Grand Floridan tea do you have a choice of sandwiches ? none of us like fishy stuff so just wondered if these can be subbed . thanks

 

[wayneg]

How did Karen like the coffee? I am a coffee lover and we all know about the usual Disney coffee

Not sure how the coffee rates, no expert, it was a little on the strong side but tasted OK to me.

Hi wayne and family looks like you are all having a fab time thanks for pictures and reviews , really look forward to waking up and seeing all your pictures!!
Can I ask at the Grand Floridan tea do you have a choice of sandwiches ? none of us like fishy stuff so just wondered if these can be subbed . thanks

We were offered sandwiches but it went in 1 ear and out the other, we had res at Yahctsman so only interested in tea and scones. Have you checked the links, might list fillings on one of those.

 

[cherjp]

yip it mentions the choices but not sure if thats one of each type thing or you would choose what you want. I would really like to do the tea but don't think can convince dh and boys.

 

[cannp123165]

Great updates Wayne!

 

[wayneg]

Just a quick update. Had a fantastic night at Hoop Dee Doo, eaten and drunk way too much but had to post this clip of Nigel almost falling out of the bus, this was 2nd time 1st time was even funnier. Dread to think what he is going to post with me included.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGspaa4d-U0