Ladies, are you EVER going to leave?? 10 days of Food & Wine fun! *NEW 1/29 PG 34*

[Twoboysnmygirl]

loving your TR! Subbing!

 

[MeMom]

My oldest son was in DTD and Epcot last night. He sent me phone pictures throughout the evening, which was nice and not nice all at the same time.

Then Erica sent a picture of tie-dyed cheesecake and wanted to know where they could go at Pop to see some of Illuminations, too.

Kinda hard to concentrate on grading Social Studies work with them doing all that!

Thanks for all the Downtown pictures. I am anxious to get down there and see if I can luck up on any good after Christmas sales in a few weeks.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I love the hand light fixture. That is too neat. I am going to have to try to pop into Tren-D to look at everything!

That guy with his invention is just too funny. I wonder if he'll be appearing on Shark Tank on ABC. Some of the inventions people want to do are crazy, one guy came onto the show actually wanting to implant a blue tooth headset into peoples ears! Then he had this head phone type gadget with a long metal spike that went into your ear to charge it.

You know, that is a really good idea with a late night Les Chefs ADR...wonder if I could talk Jen into that for January. She's going to kill me if I try changing more things.

I think you'll really like Tren-D! Ooh... please do try the Chefs late night ADR and let me know how it goes. Maybe we can try it again in October!

I am so excited about tonight's episode!! WOO HOO! We are switching to FIOS this week though so I can't set my DVR for the others. You are going to have to help remind me.

So what did you think about the specials?

What great updates C!! I loved walking through EPCOT with you!!! And you are right those braised ribs were amazing I could have eaten two more of them if I hadn't already been so full from all my other snacking!!!!!

Your illuminations shots are awesome and I can't wait for later in the week when you would share that spot with us!!!! It was a very nice place to watch Illuminations from!!!

Ok ...that guy was just a bit on the weird side....ummm I think that is all I'm going to say about that LOL!!!

OOOH...thanks for the heads up on the Disney specials off to set my DVR!!! THANKS!!

Thanks, Jen. It is fun to relive the trip through pictures!

Great Update...again!!! You are on a roll!!

Even though I already knew the napkin man story... it STILL cracks me up! (and makes me cringe)

Very nice Illuminations shots too! You did good!

TrenD was very cool. now that I redid my living room,I have a blank wall that the mickey ears/ice cream bars print would look great on

Oh.... and the bus stops at Marketplace and PI were open when we were there 2 weeks ago. BUT we didn't stop on the West Side! So til you get there... both MP and WS will prob be open, and PI will prolly be closed


Thanks for the programming times!! woohoo! Gonna go set the TiVo now!!

Paula

Thanks Paula! I love the mickey bar print. I may break down and get it this time.

Absolutely loving your nighttime photos, but totally lusting after the "hand" light!! Very cool!

I'm starving for an Earl's right NOW!

Thanks! I would love to be having Earl's for lunch today!

First off thank you so much for the news of the Cosmo Slush being a permanent resident! I was truly hoping so!

I have eaten at T-Rex...gave it two tries and no thumbs up from me. It's a fun enough restaurant but I was really hard pressed to find anything I really liked on the menu. That given, I am not a huge Rainforest Cafe food fan either. Nachos and Iced T were good

I did A LOT of damage in TrenD. Such a fun store

What an interesting conversation overheard at the Margarita Bar.

I watched the HGTV special and the History and TC I have DVRd. Didn't know about the Foodtv one though! Thanks!! I thought I heard somewhere that Samantha was doing a new holiday special....

Tracy

Nothing like getting our dose of disney even if it has to be through the TV! Thanks for the info on T Rex. I think I'm going to pass-- too many other neat places I want to try first! Like the new Mexican place in Downtown Disney...

Christine! I don't know where to begin! Three posts I had the pleasure of reading !!!! How much fun!!! loved it!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! Looks like that DHS evening topping off a fab pool day is really a day to put down in the DIS day hall of fame! Amazing fun! And I just love your meanderings around the WS How fun is that! Exactly how one should experience the F & W so I think your TR post is perfect for that! Some delicious food samplings! And your Margarita and DTD post, so much fun! NOT sure what to make of that "interesting" bar story, though!!!! You have a great photo journal of your trip even if you can't remember all the details with your note-taking skills!!!!

AND THANKS for the tips on the Disney TV shows! I have to go scour for the times!!! YOU must be so excited that you are heading back to WDW in a week and a bit!!!!! I can't wait to hear more about that, too!!!

YAY for THREE Christine posts!!!!

Glad you liked them! Yes, I am definitely a meanderer (is that a word?). I can't wait for another lazy afternoon in WS.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I was WAY BEHIND! But, I'm all caught up now - wonderful updates!!!

And now for my 3 million comments....



Loving all your DIS meets, and what a great balance with solo time.



That is a VERY cool pin!!

What a pain about the mother sending her kids to stand in front of you!!!!! Seriously, that kind of stuff drives me nuts. We always seem to encounter those families too, just completely rude. We staked out this spot, and these people squeeze in minutes before the parade/show thinking they can just go wherever. Erg! Sorry to had to deal with that too.



I had no idea they might be taking it out!!!!!!! I get so far behind on Disney news sometimes. Why would they take it out? What might replace it? Why, why, why?! It is SO COOL and an excellent place to educate children (and adults alike!) on the awesomeness of Walt Disney.



What a very lovely meal at R&C, despite the rain! That Cottage Pie looks and sounds AMAZING. Yes, the R&C will be a must do on our trip next year, DH will flip over that with cheesy potatoes!

I am a Mom of a 2 year old and the shrieking kid thing does happen to us all; however, as you noted, there is a way to handle it and it is called discipline! It drives me NUTS that parents don't do anything about this! We always explain to Henry he cannot yell, scream, etc. in a restaurant (or at home for that matter!), and if he continues to do so, we remove him, he always calms down and realizes he was naughty, and we can come back and enjoy our meal-and so can those around us. Plus, we bring stuff to distract him. Toys, crackers, etc. Does wonders. He does shriek in excitement sometimes over dessert though! (but I do too )

Love that the life guard staff were there with towels! Very nice!!!



Loved your review of CG! Joe and I are eating there later THIS MONTH (love saying that) for the first time. I'm going to try the sushi (drool), and I'm sure he'll get a flatbread. I haven't figured out what to choose as my main entree though. Was the goat cheese polenta very cheesy? I'm not a huge cheese fan - though, if I recall, goat cheese is pretty mild, right?

And yes, Jen, you look adorable at your birthday dinner! Love that necklace!



CONGRATULATIONS!!!! When I heard about all the plans for DAP I became very jealous that I wasn't going! We originally had our dates planned for then, but it just works better to go over New Years - and I am pretty darn excited about seeing those fireworks in person. Anyway, the WL. Love it, love it, love it!

What do you need to know? Hmmm...if you have a Courtyard View room you can request "Inner Courtyard" which means the back wall of the resort when looking at it from the pool-so you get a straight on view of the pool and the lake, its really pretty! You can see the Electrical Water Pageant from your room this way too. Speaking of which, the music is quite loud at the resort, so you can easily hear it in your room, or watch right on the beach.

The geyser goes off every hour, on the hour. It's pretty cool to see.

The boat to MK is a nice treat, and the bus to MK literally takes 5 minutes. So getting to the monorail resorts is very, very easy.

The food court, "Roaring Forks" is quite small. The selections are pretty limited. I believe there are some normal hot meals-like burgers and fries, nuggets, and then some sandwiches and salads-and that's it. Morning has the normal breakfast platters along with a "build your own yogurt or oatmeal." with fresh berries, granola and a few other things to choose from. For some reason, I found their oatmeal crazy, crazy good.

There is a little balcony that overlooks the pool/lake on like the 5th floor or something. It has a couple rocking chairs on it. It's pretty and very relaxing.

I hope that helps a bit!



I didn't quote them all, but LOVE your late night DHS pics! All the glowing neon and the quietness of the park I'm sure made it very magical and lovely! And what a great meal to share with friends, it sounds just like an awesome day!



Not a boring update AT ALL! Beautiful WS pictures!



How in the world did that couple stay serious when talking with him about it?! I probably would have tried to be kind, just nod and smile and say "interesting..." but REALLY. Oh, hilarious!!

And what is with the defensive deal when trying to give someone a gift? Is that a man thing???? Weird.... but, I guess it shouldn't surprise me considering his new product idea!



Okay, I just LOVE this. You get back from DTD and just simply make a dip into Epcot. Seriously, dream, dream, dream, LOVE IT! And it really makes me want to stay at the BC even more so I can do the same.

LOVE your "3 million comments." Thanks so much for the info on WL. I am really looking forward to staying there.

I think you are going to love CG. And I am so looking forward to your report!

I am so behind posting comments on the thread I am reading, I am so sorry! I really love your updates with all the pretty park pictures. It really feels like a small trip to WDW via yyour report. It is wonderful. I was thinking the other day how desperate I was for WDW pictures when I planned my first trip to WDW in 2004. I think I was looking at the resort picture gallery at allears.net nearly every other day... And I had never even heard of food porn. I wonder how I could exist??

No need to be sorry! Life has been getting in the way of my DISing lately too. Hate that. I have no idea how I existed before the DIS!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

C -

I just read your last two updates. I am impossibly behind, but I will have to agree with Katie here - SIGH! I love your late night dinner at HBD. What a great way to end the day. I would not have worried at all about those security guards. I would have continued to enjoy the moment, which you obviously did. What a fantastic meal and a fantastic night.

Then DTD - WOWSA - what a conversation!!!!!! Isn't it funny the things you hear when you are solo. It's stuff you could never focus on if you were with someone. I don't know how you didn't crack up and spew your margarita all over yourself. Sheesh! I think my trips are just too short. I'm afraid to take time to shop!

Looking forward to more!

I love you pictures of dusk and I enjoyed your shopping pics. I have not shopped there my last three trips. Why?

You MUST shop next time!!

Mmmmm...I know what I'm having for dinner next Thursday when we got to DTD!!!

Looking forward to the next chapter!

Mmmm. You'll be there Thursday! Me too!! Hope to see you at TSM!!

Thank goodness you had a margarita to help you while you were listening to the mad inventor!!! I still can't get over that guy!

Twilight is my favorite time of the day as well, and twilight at Disney is just the best!!!

Great update, C! It definitely made me want to be shopping and watching Illuminations right now!

The mad inventor. Sure hope he isn't a DIS'er.

loving your TR! Subbing!

Thanks and welcome!

My oldest son was in DTD and Epcot last night. He sent me phone pictures throughout the evening, which was nice and not nice all at the same time.

Then Erica sent a picture of tie-dyed cheesecake and wanted to know where they could go at Pop to see some of Illuminations, too.

Kinda hard to concentrate on grading Social Studies work with them doing all that!

Thanks for all the Downtown pictures. I am anxious to get down there and see if I can luck up on any good after Christmas sales in a few weeks.

How was Trent's trip? Very hard to concentrate, indeed!

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Well, I had hoped to get another update in before I leave on Thursday morning but I don't think that is going to happen. As is always the case I am woefully behind on my to-do list and this stupid working for a living thing is just getting in my way.

Thank you, all, for following along with this TR and for indulging me as I selfishly relive my trip in an effort to keep the magic going. I can't believe I am fortunate enough to be going back again. I will, no doubt, be thinking of each of you often as I am shopping, eating, drinking , and otherwise making merry. I just love that my favorite place in the world is now infused with thoughts of some of my favorite people in the world. DIS'ers rule!

I promise to be back to finish up with stories of the October trip and hopefully with some great December stories as well.

To tide you over...

 

[Flossbolna]

No need to be sorry! Life has been getting in the way of my DISing lately too. Hate that. I have no idea how I existed before the DIS!

I think I watched much more TV before I had the DIS - and I even have that wonderful excuse that I am practicing my foreign language skills here on the DIS!

 

[cdotla]

Have a fantastic trip Christine! I can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Ah, nothing says Christmas spirit like Jamie Deen!

I am so excited for you that you are leaving Thursday for Disney. Did you see the drinks menu for Osborne Lights over on MickeyNicky's TR? I think you need to have one of those for me.

 

[MEK]

Wow ...It's time for you to go AGAIN! That is so awesome. I am just getting to the end of my TR.....the part where we get to meet. And you are getting ready to go away again! Awesome! Just awesome! Have a fantastic trip!!!!!!

 

[NMW]

subscribing.

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Wow-inventor guy...pretty weird.......and I have a pretty high tolerance for eccentricity...I wonder if he really is a regular there

...I've been to DTD and yet I've never noticed the Margarita bar...I have to go there next trip ...but I hope inventor guy isn't there...wow...people can actually be stranger in real life than any author could ever imagine...

yummy, yummy Sandwich...

Don't you just feel spoiled...having been able to just walk over to see Illuminations like that......I love that whole entrance into WS...and that whole stretch between the UK and Japan...love it and France is really lovely and romantic at dusk...

 

[jenjolt]

You are leaving so soon C!! I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Three Days!!! Three Days!!! Three Days!!!







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[Happydog]

Oh Yay to you Christine! I can't wait to hear all about it, and of course to finish the rest of your TR!!!! I have to meet you remember??!!

Have such a great time!!!! Thursday?!! WOW! I am fit to be tied over ten days, I couldn't imagine leaving in 3!!!!!

Have a wonderful trip!!!!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

Hey C!
Can't believe it's time for you to go again!!!! Have a magical time!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!!!!!

 

[MeMom]

Ah, nothing says Christmas spirit like Jamie Deen!

I am so excited for you that you are leaving Thursday for Disney.

I hope I'm down there sometime when he is/they are doing a show. I'd love to see it.

Thursday? That's like....almost here!!!

Three Days!!! Three Days!!! Three Days!!!







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I'm letting LL do all the dancing for me. I can walk normally now if I keep a very small stride, but dancing is still out of the question.

Hope you have a holiday magical time!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Bleh! Another report I was behind on!!!

Your DTD shopping trip sounds lovely and relaxing! Aside from the bizarre maxi pad armpit guy!!

Your Illuminations pics are great! Of course I'm sure it was even better with Champagne in your hand!!

I can't believe trip is coming up again in a 2 days!! I'm still so jealous!!! Have fun!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!!

 

[kschafer]

I wasn't sure what time you are going tomorrow so I thought I would drop by today to wish you happy travels. I hope the weather doesn't get in your way (not sure if you will be hit hard by this "monster" storm as they are calling it)

Text me a couple times to let me know what you are up to!

 

[jenjolt]

ONE DAY UNTIL YOU ARE AT DISNEY!! I'm sure you are very very busy but wanted to wish you a very safe, fun, and relaxing trip C!!!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Have a great trip, Christine! It's so nice to think that someone I know is headed to Disney tomorrow!