January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part III !!!

[Mndisneygirl]

I was thinking of looking for something in the Boardwalk/Yacht/Beach Club area for our arrival night. . . .

We're going back and forth between that and DTD. Since we don't have a lot of time on this trip (unless we change it!) I'd like to go to DTD and shop too. But I love the Boardwalk - when will I get there? Does anyone know whether you can get the 4/3 deal at Boardwalk?
Once we started considering where we would move to if we could get the deal to work for us, we discovered that we would like to try about 5 different resorts!! Lots more trips in my future I guess!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Can you get an ADR for Beaches and Cream???

I just looked at the menus for both Beaches and Big River Grille and they say no ADRs are accepted. But they look YUMMY!!

 

[jenjolt]

Alright guys what are the odds that I could get Cinderella's Royal Table at this point for either a breakfast or dinner LOL!!!! I'm thinking of trying to get an early ADR near MK for my MK morning...maybe I should look into Chef Mickey's and then ride the Monorail over!!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

The travel channel show is Walt Disney World Resort: Behind the Scenes. I'm recording it. I don't think I've seen it. This will be fun to show the family to get them in the mood!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I just looked at the menus for both Beaches and Big River Grille and they say no ADRs are accepted. But they look YUMMY!!

Aren't they TS meals?

 

[snykymom]

Hi, Peeps! I was in Nazareth today and our church had a baptism in the Jordan River, so this is my first chance to be online.

Well, it's a disappointing day in my Disney planning. My TA told me that the only value or moderate still available for this big deal that came out yesterday is All Star Sports. I hate sports. Always have, pretty much. The deal will save us $358, give us 2 extra days of park tickets, and give us $400 worth of gift cards, so we have to take it. And it seems like this might be the only deal coming out. It isn't near what I was expecting or hoping for.

And I feel so sad about not being able to stay at Pop Century. I had never even looked at All Star Sports. I just took a few minutes and it looks fine. My boys will enjoy it. Even Maggie, my 7 1/2 year old, will probably like it just fine. It's first on and off the buses, which is positive. But other than that, I'm having a hard time mustering up any real excitment.

So, I'm waiting to tell Scot that we have to move to AS Sports. I'm sure he won't care. We don't plan to be in the hotel except in teh evenings for sleeping. One day we'll spend the morning at the pools. That's it. So.

Bummed. After all the hype yesterday, I was really expecting something spectacular. It's a pretty decent savings, though free dining would have saved us way more.

Now, if I move our reservation to All Star Sports and then I get a pin via email, can I use the pin in conjunction with the deal or is it one or the other? 'Cause I'd be really bummed if I took the move and then got a pin that would actually save me even more money.

Feeling bummed out for the first time in planning my trip. Off to catch up on the thread and see how you all are doing!

Carrie, on an early trip staying on site at Disney, I wanted to stay at All Star Movies, since I'm a real movie buff. Didn't get it - we had to stay at Sports. I was really disappointed; I also hate sports. You know what? It's just sports decorations around - large icons, uniforms, etc. And the pools have sports shapes - one's surfing, so that's just fine. But swimming in a wave-shaped pool is really no different than swimming in a bowling-pin shaped pool (isn't that a sport???) or a computer shaped pool at POP.

There really isn't any sports programming or anything like that. Nor is there heavy "theming" in the rooms. I think once you get used to the decor, you'll have a great time! After all, as you say, you won't be there much, and you'll be at Disney with your family!

And the savings are nice!

The other thing is - keep checking the Disney site itself. Last night, Coronado wasn't available for my dates, but this morning it was! You may have to book it yourself directly with Disney, but you may find what you want.

Good luck!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hmm. . . I just checked and both Beaches & Cream and Big River are listed at TS meals on the DDP. . . I wonder why they wouldn't take ADR's. . .

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Aren't they TS meals?

I stand partially corrected. Beaches says not accepted, Big River says suggested.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I stand partially corrected. Beaches says not accepted, Big River says suggested.

Hmm. . . That is interesting.

 

[MAGGIED]

For DHS I would resommend Mama Melrose!

at DHS I second the Mama Melrose!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Shelly... you should post the B&C menu tommorow. YUMMY!!!!

I was thinking the same thing! Maybe I'll just do it now since I won't be around this weekend. . .

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Beaches and Cream

Fountain Favorites

Fountain Soda Pop - Coca Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, Root Beer $2.29

Make it heavenly with cherry, vanilla, raspberry, or chocolate syrup for 29 cents.

Freshly Brewed Coffee - regular or decaf $2.19

Hot Tea $2.19

Coca-Cola Nostalgia Bottle - $1.59

Brewed Iced Tea - $2.29

Pink Lemonade - $2.29

Ice Cold Beer - genuine Budweiser, Bud Light, or Miller Lite, 16 ounce plastic bottles $5.50; 16 ounces Heineken can $6.00


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From the Grill
All Sandwiches served with Lettuce, Tomato, and a Pickle

Cheeseburger - A juicy beef patty served on a fresh baked bun. Single $8.99; Double $11.49

Roast Beef Sub - Grilled Roast Beef with Au Jus and topped with Provolone Cheese, Grilled Onions, and Peppers $11.49

Chicken Sandwich - Grilled Chicken Breast served on a Multi-Grain Bun $10.49

Veggie Burger - Grilled Vegetable and Grain Patty on a Multi-Grain Bun $7.99

Hot Dog - All Beef Hot Dog on a Toasted Bun $6.49


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Sandwich, Salads, and Soups
All Sandwiches served with Lettuce, Tomato, and a Pickle

Turkey Sandwich - Thinly Sliced Deli Roasted Turkey on Multigrain Bun $9.99

Veggie Wrap - An assortment of Roasted Vegetables tossed in a Sun-dried Tomato Pesto with Black Olive Hummus rolled in a Wheat Tortilla $6.79

Caesar Salad with Chicken $8.99

Chicken Noodle Soup $5.99

Chili $6.49


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Kids' Pick

9 and under
All meals served with choice of 1% Milk, Bottled Water or Juice.
Meals included Seasonal Fruit and Dessert of the Day

Mini Cheese Burger $7.49
Hot Dog $7.49
Grilled Cheese $7.49

French Fries and Soft Drinks available upon request


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Ice Cream Creations

Hand scooped ice cream: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Mint Chocolate Chip, Coffee, Butter Pecan, Orange Sherbet, Strawberry Frozen Yogurt and Fat-free No Sugar Added Vanilla

Kitchen Sink - Eight Scoops of Ice Cream served with all the Toppings in the house and a whole can of Whipped Cream $21.99

Ice Cream Cup or Sugar Cone - Single Scoop $2.69; Double Scoop $3.99

Waffle Cone Single Scoop $2.99; Double Scoop $4.39

Old-Fashioned Sundae - Choice of one of the following toppings: Marshmallow, Strawberry, Pineapple, Peanut Butter, Hot Fudge, Butterscotch, or Chocolate Syrup topped with Whipped Cream, Toasted Almonds and A Cherry. Two Scoops ($5.99) or 3 Scoops of ice cream ($7.99); Extra Toppings $.99 each

Classic Banana Split - ripe banana, three scoops or ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry), pineapple, strawberry and marshmallow topping, finished off with hot fudge, butterscotch, toasted almonds, whipped cream and a cherry $7.99

Strawberry Shortcake - Slice of Angel Food Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, Strawberry Topping, Whipped Cream, Rainbow Sprinkles and a Cherry $5.99

Milkshakes & Malts - your choice of ice cream topped with whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry $4.99

Frozen Sunshine - orange sherbet, vanilla ice cream and seltzer, blended to perfection, topped with whipped cream, and a candied orange slice $4.99

Mickey Mouse Sundae $3.99

Brownie A La Mode - $5.99

Coke or Root Beer Float - $3.99

Mom's Chocolate Cake - $5.99

Ice Cream Soda - Your choice of Vanilla Chocolate, Strawberry, Cherry, or Pineapple $3.99

Milky Way Sundae - Bundt Cake topped with three scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Butterscotch, Whipped Cream and a Cherry $7.99

Fudge Mud Slide - A gooey chewy Brownie, Hot Fudge, Three Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream, Oreo Cookies, topped with Whipped Cream and a Cherry $7.99

No Way Jose - A Peanut Butter and Hot Fudge Delight with Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Morsels, Whipped Cream and a Cherry $7.99

 

[BellaSoleil]

I'll have the cheesebuger, hold the pickles, extra mayo.
G will have a cheeseburger, hold the onions.
And to finish it off, we will split the No Way Jose.

Thanks, Shelly!

 

[MAGGIED]

Here are a couple of photos from Beaches and Cream.... this is the Kitchen Sink Sundae.... it was huge... they ate almost all of it....

Here is my dad, Ignacia (our exchange student), Maggie, Tim, Daniel and me....

Beaches and Cream is yummy... sometimes the wait can be long because they don't take reservations.... but there is an arcade attached to it.. so that keeps the kids busy..

 

[MAGGIED]

Here are a couple of photos from breakfast in the Castle.... you meet Cinderella downstairs and then all the princess and Fairy Godmother upstairs... this is one of our fav places to eat....

 

[MAGGIED]

Wow.... sorry they are so big.... they were from February 2007....

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I'll have the cheesebuger, hold the pickles, extra mayo.
G will have a cheeseburger, hold the onions.
And to finish it off, we will split the No Way Jose.

Thanks, Shelly!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thanks for the pictures Maggied!

So let me see if I understand this correctly. . . Beaches and Cream is in the Beach Club. . . It is considered a TS meal. . . It is on the DDP. . . BUT it doesn't take ADR's. . .

 

[MAGGIED]

One more castle photo.... this was April 2008... Maggie, Snow White and my Mom

 

[MAGGIED]

Thanks for the pictures Maggied!

So let me see if I understand this correctly. . . Beaches and Cream is in the Beach Club. . . It is considered a TS meal. . . It is on the DDP. . . BUT it doesn't take ADR's. . .

Yes Shelly.... I believe that is correct.... doesn't sound right does it...