iluvwesties
<font color=green>Always planning the "Next" trip!
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Feb 27th Sunday
Weather Rainy low 60s
Because it was a rainy day we skipped the original plan of going to Blizzard Beach (we wanted to have a fun in the sun day when we went to Blizzard Beach)
Again we shopped 192 Flea Market, Orlando Premium Outlet, Belz Outlet Mall, and Festival Bay. I couldnt believe it; I couldnt find anything worth buying! I usually go to the character connection stores and spend at least an hour or more checking every rack for nice T-shirts and other souvies, but today it was either not my size or not my style They seemed to have a lot of XXXL or XS but not much in between
.
My daughter was hoping to get a new digital camera with money she had received for Christmas and she had an idea of which ones she was considering. Every outlet we went to had one of the cameras she was considering, but the prices were no deal. She decided to wait.
After the uneventful day, we headed back to our accommodation to get ready for our Special meal at Ohanas. This was a PS that I had booked at the 90day window to our trip and having read a lot about it on these boards, was anxious to see what it was like
.
After a rest period, we got ready in our finest (well the best we had in the suitcase)
Thank goodness the rain had finally subsided by the time we arrived at the Polynesian at 6:30pm (our PS was for 7:40pm). The first thing we noticed in the lobby area was the excuse our mess signs as the Wyland Gallery was under renovation. It had actually moved around the corner and was now located at the rear area of another store. My daughter and I had looked forward to looking in the Wyland Gallery, as on our last trip in 2004 we had both bought a nice silver necklace (they are imported from Hawaii) and we had decided we wanted to get some earrings and or ring to match.
When we found the store, we immediately headed for the jewelry counter. The assistant that was there was talking with another employee. She didnt ask if she could help us, she gave us the impression that we were intruding on her conversation!!!
We looked at the lovely pieces and I found a pair of earrings that would match my necklace and my daughter asked about a couple of rings that she liked the look of. The assistant sighed and then opened the case to get the items out for us to look at closely.
My daughter decided that the rings cost more than she was willing to pay but I decided to purchase the earrings. Once again, the assistant made us feel like we were bothering her!!!! When the transaction was completed, we left and headed up to the restaurant, but we really didnt feel like we had received Disney hospitality at that store.
Once we checked in at the podium for our reservation we were given a pager. We had barely sat down when the pager went off. We were taken to our table, which happened to be at the edge of the dinning area, next to a large wooden pathway. We could see the Castle in the distance lighted for the evening (Beautiful sight!!!)
Our server came over and gave us the run down on how things worked at this restaurant. He took our drinks order and returned with a lazy susan filled with dishes of rice, wings, salad, sauces and crispy noodles as well as the drinks.
We noticed that the restaurant was very noisy, but it didnt really bother us.
A short time later the server brought over skewers full of meat. He immediately started to scoop the different meats onto our plates; we had to tell him that we only really like turkey, we had our plates filled. During the course of the meal, the hostess called for the kids to join her in a Hawaiian tradition of coconut races The kids lined up and when it was time to go, furiously started sweeping the coconuts around the wooden pathway that was the racecourse. We were located at the end of the first turn next to the pathway and many kids lost their coconuts under our table
. Once the race was over it was time for Wishes the lights were dimmed, the sound was piped in and Wishes began.
The restaurant became silent!!!
WOW, how do they make a firework turn into a Star???????
It was beautiful, and a memory I will never forget
When the fireworks ended, the hostess called for the kids to try Polynesian dancing, which was fun to watch. We had, by this time started our desert course of Pineapple on sticks. Dipped into a caramel type sauce, delicious!!!! (My mouth is watering while typing this) Alas, all good things come to an end, and our experience at Ohanas was over.
We took photos with each of us standing beside the different Tiki idols in the waiting area as we left and strolled around the Polynesian resort for a short time (to walk off the filling meal) then once again, headed back to our accommodation for the evening.
Another Disney magic evening over . but tomorrow we head to Animal Kingdom and MGM!!!!
More to come.......
Weather Rainy low 60s
Because it was a rainy day we skipped the original plan of going to Blizzard Beach (we wanted to have a fun in the sun day when we went to Blizzard Beach)
Again we shopped 192 Flea Market, Orlando Premium Outlet, Belz Outlet Mall, and Festival Bay. I couldnt believe it; I couldnt find anything worth buying! I usually go to the character connection stores and spend at least an hour or more checking every rack for nice T-shirts and other souvies, but today it was either not my size or not my style They seemed to have a lot of XXXL or XS but not much in between
.My daughter was hoping to get a new digital camera with money she had received for Christmas and she had an idea of which ones she was considering. Every outlet we went to had one of the cameras she was considering, but the prices were no deal. She decided to wait.
After the uneventful day, we headed back to our accommodation to get ready for our Special meal at Ohanas. This was a PS that I had booked at the 90day window to our trip and having read a lot about it on these boards, was anxious to see what it was like
.After a rest period, we got ready in our finest (well the best we had in the suitcase)
Thank goodness the rain had finally subsided by the time we arrived at the Polynesian at 6:30pm (our PS was for 7:40pm). The first thing we noticed in the lobby area was the excuse our mess signs as the Wyland Gallery was under renovation. It had actually moved around the corner and was now located at the rear area of another store. My daughter and I had looked forward to looking in the Wyland Gallery, as on our last trip in 2004 we had both bought a nice silver necklace (they are imported from Hawaii) and we had decided we wanted to get some earrings and or ring to match.
When we found the store, we immediately headed for the jewelry counter. The assistant that was there was talking with another employee. She didnt ask if she could help us, she gave us the impression that we were intruding on her conversation!!!
We looked at the lovely pieces and I found a pair of earrings that would match my necklace and my daughter asked about a couple of rings that she liked the look of. The assistant sighed and then opened the case to get the items out for us to look at closely.
My daughter decided that the rings cost more than she was willing to pay but I decided to purchase the earrings. Once again, the assistant made us feel like we were bothering her!!!! When the transaction was completed, we left and headed up to the restaurant, but we really didnt feel like we had received Disney hospitality at that store.
Once we checked in at the podium for our reservation we were given a pager. We had barely sat down when the pager went off. We were taken to our table, which happened to be at the edge of the dinning area, next to a large wooden pathway. We could see the Castle in the distance lighted for the evening (Beautiful sight!!!)
Our server came over and gave us the run down on how things worked at this restaurant. He took our drinks order and returned with a lazy susan filled with dishes of rice, wings, salad, sauces and crispy noodles as well as the drinks.
We noticed that the restaurant was very noisy, but it didnt really bother us.
A short time later the server brought over skewers full of meat. He immediately started to scoop the different meats onto our plates; we had to tell him that we only really like turkey, we had our plates filled. During the course of the meal, the hostess called for the kids to join her in a Hawaiian tradition of coconut races The kids lined up and when it was time to go, furiously started sweeping the coconuts around the wooden pathway that was the racecourse. We were located at the end of the first turn next to the pathway and many kids lost their coconuts under our table
. Once the race was over it was time for Wishes the lights were dimmed, the sound was piped in and Wishes began. The restaurant became silent!!!
WOW, how do they make a firework turn into a Star???????
It was beautiful, and a memory I will never forget
When the fireworks ended, the hostess called for the kids to try Polynesian dancing, which was fun to watch. We had, by this time started our desert course of Pineapple on sticks. Dipped into a caramel type sauce, delicious!!!! (My mouth is watering while typing this) Alas, all good things come to an end, and our experience at Ohanas was over.
We took photos with each of us standing beside the different Tiki idols in the waiting area as we left and strolled around the Polynesian resort for a short time (to walk off the filling meal) then once again, headed back to our accommodation for the evening.
Another Disney magic evening over . but tomorrow we head to Animal Kingdom and MGM!!!!
More to come.......
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We went to MK that day and the park was EMPTY!
)
would like the food, it depends on whether she likes meat? (the meal is centered around the skewers that are brought from the fire-pit) The choices of meats are: Pork, Steak, Shrimp & Turkey. Because my family mostly likes Turkey, this is what we asked for. It is expensive for a meal, but I looked at it as if this was going to be a one and only time there. Of course, now I would consider going back, but I think I would prefer to go just with my DH next time. My kids are older and just as happy with less expensive meals. I don't know what the cost would be for a child of 4. Maybe you could make this a late lunch/early supper meal so that it would justify the cost?
