Jaclyn & Chris' Engagement Trip Dining Review ~ 01/12 Riverside Mill

[Belle_373]

Welcome to my very first Dining Review! I’ve enjoyed reading so many great dining reviews over the years and I thought it was about time to return the favor.

This was definitely a trip of a lifetime. On the second day of the trip my wonderful DB of 6 years proposed at the beach of the Polynesian and officially became my DF.

Who we are?
Jaclyn, 23 & Chris, 26:

When we went?
Saturday, September 12, 2009 – Saturday, September 26, 2009

Where we ate?

Saturday, September 12, 2009
Dinner: Rose & Crown Dining Room

Sunday, September 13, 2009
Breakfast: Kona Café
Lunch: Liberty Tree Tavern
Dinner: California Grill

Monday, September 14, 2009
Lunch: Le Cellier
Dinner: Flying Fish Cafe

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Lunch: Wolf Gang Puck Express
Dinner: Tokyo Dining
Dessert: Beaches & Cream

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Dinner: Tony’s Town Square

Thursday, September 17, 2009
Breakfast: Starring Rolls Cafe
Lunch: Mama Melrose
Snack: A Tasty Suprise
Dinner: Jiko

Friday, September 18, 2009
Dinner: Beaches & Cream

Saturday, September 19, 2009
Lunch: Earl of Sandwich & Ghirardelli
Dinner: Chefs de France

Sunday, September 20, 2009
Breakfast: Kona Café
Snack: Kona Island Sushi Bar
Dinner: Ohana

Monday, September 21, 2009
Breakfast: Riverside Mill
Lunch: Yak and Yeti
Dinner: Ghirardelli's & Raglan Road

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Lunch: Riverside Mill
Dinner: Kona Café

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Lunch: Earl of Sandwich
Dinner: Tutto Italia
Dessert: Beaches & Cream

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Breakfast: Riverside Mill
Lunch: Tokyo Dining
Dinner: Columbia Harbour House & Aloha Isle

Friday, September 25, 2009
Breakfast: Main Street Bakery
Lunch: Liberty Tree Tavern
Dinner: Le Cellier

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Breakfast: Riverside Mill

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Woohoo!!

I'm so happy that you are doing a Dining Report (now we just have to get you to start a PJ about your DFTW )

Congrats again!

I guess I should point out that I'm Jaclyn's best friend, Meg, and I'm soooo excited because I get to be her Maid of Honour!!

Can't wait to read more!

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

Congratulations! I'm on board for the reviews!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Congrats! Thats wonderful!

Count me in for some yummy reviews!

 

[MyTalula]

Congratulations on your engagement!!!

Your restaurant list looks great!! I can't wait for the reviews!!!!

 

[KatMark]

First, congratulations on your engagement. Now bring on the grub!

 

[Belle_373]

Woohoo!!

I'm so happy that you are doing a Dining Report (now we just have to get you to start a PJ about your DFTW )

Congrats again!

I guess I should point out that I'm Jaclyn's best friend, Meg, and I'm soooo excited because I get to be her Maid of Honour!!

Can't wait to read more!

Thanks hun!

I’m actually planning on started my DFTW PJ soon.

Congratulations! I'm on board for the reviews!

Congrats! Thats wonderful!

Count me in for some yummy reviews!

Congratulations on your engagement!!!

Your restaurant list looks great!! I can't wait for the reviews!!!!

First, congratulations on your engagement. Now bring on the grub!

Thanks everyone!

 

[Calgary DISHeads]

Congrats fellow Canuck!

 

[onelilspark]

Congrats!

 

[Belle_373]

Congrats fellow Canuck!

Congrats!

Thanks!

 

[Belle_373]

The first night of our trip I had booked Rose & Crown for dinner at 7:40pm. I thought it would be a nice dinner for the first night because we could enjoy some good pub food & beer. I’ve been to Rose & Crown a few times before and I have to say this was one of my favorite meals there. We checked in a few minutes early and I asked if it was possible if we could be seated at the patio. I knew there was no guarantee but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask. I was really hoping we would be able to see Illuminations tonight as we had both never seen it from the Rose & Crown before. Luckily our request was granted and we were seated at a four top a few minutes after our ADR time.

Now when planning this trip I was really looking forward to enjoy some nice cold beer with my DB. On a side note, during my university days I worked at The Beer Store, one of the only places in Ontario you can get beer other than the LCBO (Liquor Store). Since working there I gained a very sensitive pallet for beer as did my DB. We were really looking forward to having some of our favorite imported beers tonight. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my ID with me to Epcot that night. I am 23 and look quite young especially at Disney World (I actually wrote Dining World first… I have a one track mind…Food ) when I’m wearing my park clothes and no make up. So I was sure I would be ID if I ordered an alcoholic drink, so my lovely DB ordered a Snake Bite for me.

Snake Bite $8.00

A Snake Bite is Cider topped with Harp Lager and it is delicious. It is perfect blend of sweetness with a bit of a bite. It is my favorite drink at the Rose & Crown. For those who aren’t a big fan of beer I recommend you try the Snake Bite. It’s a good beer for beginners.

After are drink orders arrived they brought some cheese buns with butter.

Then we looked over the menu. Well, Chris looked over the menu. I knew 90 days ago what I was having.

I ordered the Fish and Chips. Now being the wonderful DB that he is he tends to order something different on the menu so we can share our meals. Chris ordered the Potato and Leek Soup to start (This is his favorite soup and one of the reasons I made an ADR here) and the Bangers and Mash for his entrée.

A Bowl of Potato & Leek Soup $5.49

We shared this soup and it was amazing. It was also piping hot which made me enjoy it even more. In the past I have been served lukewarm soups at Disney.

My order of Fish & Chips $15.99

They were delicious and really enjoyed the fries. I personally think they are the best on property.

Chris’ Bangers & Mash $15.99

Chris really enjoyed this meal and so did I.

We were too full to order dessert so we just sat and waited for Illuminations, which was starting in a couple minutes. Before Illuminations began this little girl beside us had given her waitress a glow bracelet. The waitress was so touched she asked if the little girl would like to start Illuminations. The waitress brought her down to the lower level of the patio and gave her a magical wand. Right before Illuminations was about to start she told the little girl to wave her wand at the World Showcase Lagoon. After she waved her wand Illuminations started.

She also gave this little girl the magical wand to keep and a Magical Moment’s Certificate. These moments are one of the reasons why I continue to go back to Disney World.

Total with TIW Card $ 49.30

Coming up next: Breakfast at Kona Cafe

 

[onelilspark]

The story about the little girl is adorable! I just love it!!! (Ok, food looks good too...)

 

[MickeyNicki]

What a great review of R&C...I have always wanted to go there and order exactly what you guys did....DH and I try to order different things too so we can share and swap meals...

Next trip I go on I am going to have to book R&C!

 

[rivercottage]

Snake Bite $8.00

Yummy

Looking forward to your earl and jiko photies

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Great review hun!

I think I'll have to add the Snake Bite to my list of drinks for next trip

I've been craving that Potato and Leek Soup for sooooo long!

Can't wait to see the rest

 

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

Congratulations! What a great place to get engaged.

Looking forward to hearing about your breakfast at Kona.

 

[Belle_373]

This morning Chris and I woke up bright and early, we had breakfast ADR at Kona Café for 7:40am. Breakfast at Kona Café is a must do for us on our first day in Disney. We were running a little late because we missed this first bus to the Magic Kingdom so we didn’t arrive until 8:00am. However, it didn’t take long for us to be seated.

Since it was the start of our two week vacation I was trying to be good so I ordered the Fruit Plate and a coffee.

Fruit Plate $8.99

I was really impressed with the freshness and the amount fruit served on the platter. However, I do wish the platter had more strawberries. I really enjoyed the Banana Nut Bread as I am a self proclaimed carb-a-holic.

Chris ordered the Big Kahuna and a coffee. He substituted the macadamia nut pancakes for plain pancakes.

Big Kahuna $11.99

Chris and I both enjoyed our breakfast and Kona Café will continue to be our favorite breakfast spot.

Total with TIW $27.21

The Proposal Story

After breakfast Chris asked me to take a walk with him. I didn’t think any thing was weird at the time as we have walked along the beach at the Polynesian many times during past trips. We sat down on a swing bench on the quiet beach at the Polynesian with the castle in the background and the Wedding Pavilion beside us. Chris took me in his arms and told me he couldn’t image spending his life with anyone else and he pulled out a ring from his pocket and asked me to marry him and I said yes. I am a very emotional person to begin with so let just say after he proposed I was bawling. Chris was so concerned that I was unhappy with the proposal. I told him they were happy tears.

The ring:

We sat on the bench for awhile and then I asked Chris what time it was. He said “Oh no! We missed rope drop! It’s 9:15am.” I laughed and said “Its ok I think getting engaged takes precedent over MK rope drop.”


Coming up next: Aloha Isle & Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern

 

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Awwww...that is just the sweetest story Your ring is gorgeous! Your man has good taste, so he's definitely a keeper Congratulations!!!

Also enjoying your reviews

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

We sat on the bench for awhile and then I asked Chris what time it was. He said “Oh no! We missed rope drop! It’s 9:15am.” I laughed and said “Its ok I think getting engaged takes precedent over MK rope drop.” [/SIZE]

How did you not tell me about the rope drop comment? Too cute!

Next time at Kona, tell Chris you can get the normal pancakes on the Big Kahuna with the macadamia nut butter and pineapple on them! OMG its divine, especially because I prefer the little chunks of macadamia in the butter to the whole macadamia nuts in the pancakes

 

[letthewookiewin]

Congrats on the engagement!! What a wonderful proposal story that you will have to share with your grandchildren someday. The ring is beautiful.
I can't wait to read the rest of the review. I'll have to try the Snake Bite when we eat at the R&C on our next trip.