Dec 9th, 2009 Part 1 Breakfast & Lunch @ Sanaa
Breakfast
I woke up around 4:30AM despite having my alarm set for 6AM. Instead of tossing and turning, I figured might as well be productive and go.
Shortly after crossing into FL, I started getting hungry but didnt want something much. I hadnt had coffee yet or anything to eat as when I left it was too early to put something in my stomach. I decided to refill gas at the next non-completely sketchy exit which is turn brought me to a McDonalds. I never eat there at home but well it was either their coffee or gas station coffee
So I ordered one of their new
Frappes Caramel - $2.99.
It was eh. If Im going to have a calorie-overloaded caffeine product I want it from Starbucks not McDonalds. It did its job of filling me up and perking me up for the next 2.5 hours until I pulled into the Pop Century.
I had done online check-in so my packet was waiting for me at the front desk and my room was already ready at 10:30am! Sweet! In the 90s building close to the elevator not facing the pool so I guess thats about the best I can do at the Pop for my tastes. I really am a deluxe girl but I know when I need to save money in one thing to splurge on the other.
After getting my luggage up and setting up camp for the next few days, I was getting hungry. I debated on cancelling Sanaa and just trying to walk in at Yak & Yeti but for some reason I decided against that.
Sanaa Lunch
Upon entering the Animal Kingdom Villas I followed the signs for self-parking and the elevator. What I didnt realize was the set up for this resort is weird and where I parked in turn forced me to walk down the never-ending hallways for about oh 10 minutes (probably less but still felt like it) until I got to the lobby of this hotel.
They dont end I swear!
Checking in to the restaurant was odd. Yes I was about 30 minutes early but Ms. Hostess Yes indeed I do want to eat now I am sure of it! I wouldnt be checking in if I didnt want to eat you know?
I was sat at a two top overlooking the Savannah. Tables around me were filled.
To start I went with the
Lamb Kefta - $5.99
This was completely different than what I had in my head with what it was going to be. Not necessarily bad but I wasnt expecting meatballs. The flavor was great however they were a little dry on the inside. The sauce helped you ignore that fact.
Would I get it again? Probably not I would probably go with the bread service.
For my drink I got the
Painted Lemur - $8.29
It was great! Amarula and Tangerine Liquor you cant go wrong.
For my entrée I had the
Tandoori Chicken - $14.99
I had ordered this without tomatoes and well obviously either the waitress didnt enter it or the chefs didnt read it. However it was ok. The portion was HUGE. This could easily be shared between two people. I was able to pick around the tomatoes and still get full. The rice was great!
Nothing on the dessert menu really stood out to me as something I wanted. I did go with the
Chai Cream - $4.99 though.
It was tasty but nothing I was really in the mood for so I didnt eat much.
Overall, Sanaa didnt impress me enough to go out of my way to eat there. My service was a little lacking too so that put me off some. If staying at AKV or AKL, I would definitely check it out again though.
You will have an amazing time! Sorry for such a crazy day, but I'm glad it worked out in the end!!! 
Every so often he talks about it wistfully... 
I, on the other hand, can't get enough Waygu & truffles. 
I felt like a crazy lady on Tuesday but I know it paid off. Plus thats the one reservation I wasn't going to trust IPO with on that day as I know it was crazy for them too. 
everything looks so good. the big bamboo looks so yummy
He said that the chef was eventually fired but that stands out to him. 
On top of that, I had just literally come from a massage and had showered and dressed and headed down and was battling a sinus infection that made me cold and tired and OVER IT! 
