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Well let me say it was HOT 
. We always go in September, but this time was really muggy & hot. I live in Louisiana, so I am used to the heat but it was really dragging us down. Besides the heat the crowds were wonderful. It really seemed like one of the least crowded times we have been. We rode test track like 4 times in a row. Of course we had to get off & run around to get right back on. We also got to ride Soarin 3 times. We rode Expedition Everest for the first time - lets just say 
That was so intense, the kids convinced my mother to ride with us. Well she was dizzy for the next hour, but she thought it was neat. It did rain a lot, I think it rained every evening. The first night we stayed in a studio at the Boardwalk, it was really nice there. That was the first time I got to stay there.
On the 2nd night we moved to a 2 bedroom at the Beach Club. It was nice & roomy! I loved being able to wash clothes! We usually stay at the Poly, but now that we are DVC I am glad that I tried 2 new resorts. The only bad part about the beach club, was the bed in the master bedroom. I had to get them to bring me some extra blankets so I could put them over the mattress, I could feel the springs. They said they are changing the mattresses within the next 2 weeks. We did get a room all the way at the end of the villa's, but it was the only one ready for an early checkin, so we took it. Besides it was close to the parking lot. I drove to all the parks, except for Epcot. It is such a short drive, I do not think I will ever use the bus system again.
This is quick run down of some of our meals.
Liberty Inn - I always like the burgers here (especially for a quick meal).
Boardwalk Bakery - we ate here a few mornings. The sunrise sandwich was good, the breakfast burrito was yummy (it had a lot of eggs in it though), blueberry muffins were very good, & you just can not beat the krispy kreme doughnuts. The only thing they did wrong was on our last day, I was trying to use our last 4 counter services. Well they rang up an extra burrito & 2 danish's that we did not get. They also took our drinks out of my snack credits (that I was going to use to get mickey rice krispy treats to take home) My DH went back in & they gave us the extra food so we just took it with us for the ride home.
Beaches and Cream - This was our first time trying this place, & we ate here twice. It was good burgers & onion rings, but the desserts were the really good
. We had the strawberry shortcake which was very good, the brownie dessert - I liked this one the best, Banana Split - my mom loved it, it had almonds sprinkled on top too, we also had another giant sundae with brownie & two ice creams.
Lecellier - This was not my favorite. I know a lot of people love it, but I thought it was just ok. I am glad I got to experience it though. The cheddar cheese soup was very good though. I had the Mushroom filet, & I got the mashed potato's instead of the rice, & they were very good. My DD got the rice with hers, & she did not like it at all. My mom got the clams as an appt, & she really liked them. The bread was very good, with the butter. We were too full for dessert so we took it back to the Beach Club. We all got the chocolate cake, because they said that is the only one that would travel well. It was a good cake, but I bet it would have been better if we were not so full.
'Ohana - This is a long time favorite of the whole family. The steak with peanut sauce is absolutely delicious . My parents thought this was a really neat place, & they loved the food. We all ate as much of the Banana's Foster Bread pudding that we could possibly fit in. The kids really like to do the coconut races. Mom & I got a Mai-Tai, & it was very good.
Wispering Canyon - my dad loves bar-b-que, so I thought this would be a hit & I was right. He loved the pulled pork, & the ribs. My DD ate so many bar-b-que beans that the waiter made a big fuss over her. Bull Frog waited on us, he was so entertaining. The corn bread & butter was as good as ever. For dessert we had the apple pie - which was not that good. Mom & I had the cinnnamon banana dessert & it was good.
Flame Tree - This was a really good counter service, again my dad thought it was great. I had the pulled pork sandwich, & it was very good. DS had the ribs & everyone liked them. We all pretty much ate everything that came with our meal. The kids got frozen lemonaids as their dessert, I got a key lime pie. It was o.k., but I usually like it very cold.
I will write more in a little later, also I will see if I can put some of my pic's up.
. We always go in September, but this time was really muggy & hot. I live in Louisiana, so I am used to the heat but it was really dragging us down. Besides the heat the crowds were wonderful. It really seemed like one of the least crowded times we have been. We rode test track like 4 times in a row. Of course we had to get off & run around to get right back on. We also got to ride Soarin 3 times. We rode Expedition Everest for the first time - lets just say That was so intense, the kids convinced my mother to ride with us. Well she was dizzy for the next hour, but she thought it was neat. It did rain a lot, I think it rained every evening. The first night we stayed in a studio at the Boardwalk, it was really nice there. That was the first time I got to stay there. On the 2nd night we moved to a 2 bedroom at the Beach Club. It was nice & roomy! I loved being able to wash clothes! We usually stay at the Poly, but now that we are DVC I am glad that I tried 2 new resorts. The only bad part about the beach club, was the bed in the master bedroom. I had to get them to bring me some extra blankets so I could put them over the mattress, I could feel the springs. They said they are changing the mattresses within the next 2 weeks. We did get a room all the way at the end of the villa's, but it was the only one ready for an early checkin, so we took it. Besides it was close to the parking lot. I drove to all the parks, except for Epcot. It is such a short drive, I do not think I will ever use the bus system again.
This is quick run down of some of our meals.
Liberty Inn - I always like the burgers here (especially for a quick meal).
Boardwalk Bakery - we ate here a few mornings. The sunrise sandwich was good, the breakfast burrito was yummy (it had a lot of eggs in it though), blueberry muffins were very good, & you just can not beat the krispy kreme doughnuts. The only thing they did wrong was on our last day, I was trying to use our last 4 counter services. Well they rang up an extra burrito & 2 danish's that we did not get. They also took our drinks out of my snack credits (that I was going to use to get mickey rice krispy treats to take home) My DH went back in & they gave us the extra food so we just took it with us for the ride home.
Beaches and Cream - This was our first time trying this place, & we ate here twice. It was good burgers & onion rings, but the desserts were the really good
. We had the strawberry shortcake which was very good, the brownie dessert - I liked this one the best, Banana Split - my mom loved it, it had almonds sprinkled on top too, we also had another giant sundae with brownie & two ice creams.Lecellier - This was not my favorite. I know a lot of people love it, but I thought it was just ok. I am glad I got to experience it though. The cheddar cheese soup was very good though. I had the Mushroom filet, & I got the mashed potato's instead of the rice, & they were very good. My DD got the rice with hers, & she did not like it at all. My mom got the clams as an appt, & she really liked them. The bread was very good, with the butter. We were too full for dessert so we took it back to the Beach Club. We all got the chocolate cake, because they said that is the only one that would travel well. It was a good cake, but I bet it would have been better if we were not so full.
'Ohana - This is a long time favorite of the whole family. The steak with peanut sauce is absolutely delicious
. My parents thought this was a really neat place, & they loved the food. We all ate as much of the Banana's Foster Bread pudding that we could possibly fit in. The kids really like to do the coconut races. Mom & I got a Mai-Tai, & it was very good.Wispering Canyon - my dad loves bar-b-que, so I thought this would be a hit & I was right. He loved the pulled pork, & the ribs. My DD ate so many bar-b-que beans that the waiter made a big fuss over her. Bull Frog waited on us, he was so entertaining. The corn bread & butter was as good as ever. For dessert we had the apple pie - which was not that good. Mom & I had the cinnnamon banana dessert & it was good.
Flame Tree - This was a really good counter service, again my dad thought it was great. I had the pulled pork sandwich, & it was very good. DS had the ribs & everyone liked them. We all pretty much ate everything that came with our meal. The kids got frozen lemonaids as their dessert, I got a key lime pie. It was o.k., but I usually like it very cold.
I will write more in a little later, also I will see if I can put some of my pic's up.
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and I just noticed that you have a 1 yr. old DD, just like we do! I'd like to know how she did with the characters, sitting still at meals, etc. Any tips or advice would help. Thanks for posting your trip report!
. I usually bring books for her to read though, & she loves to color. I also bring snacks so she does not have to wait for her food if she gets really hungry. I think she did best at the character meals this go round. I let her watch Mickey Mouse club house every saturday morning & we watched a lot of Disney DVD's, so she knew who everyone was. When she was 18 months though, she was afraid of most of the characters. Now that she will watch tv, she likes them a lot more. I hope this helps, & have a great trip! 
I'm sure we had that same Snow White in our pictures. 
You're making me home sick though! But that's a good thing. 
