MagicBands + Margaritas + Muggles + Minions = TRP. New TR link is up! 10/31

[natebenma]

Or more accurately non THIS trip updates but FUTURE trip updates.

In chronological order we have

DLR Band Trip.


Girls Flower and Garden Trip.


Disneyland Half Marathon Trip.
So for our 10th anniversary we will be having a Magical Cruise next fall.

Check it out

I love hearing about your upcoming trips!

When is the band trip and who is going? Ah, school trips. What great memories (or perhaps I have blocked out the bad ones!)

Your Flower & Garden girls trip sounds incredible, especially every time I read on your report or Mary Ellen's about the meets you will be planning.

I admire the dedication needed for the DL half marathon trip.

And finally, your cruise! I am super-jealous! That is a GREAT itinerary!!!

St. Lucia is our second favorite island in the Caribbean (after St. John). Mark and I have taken two week-long trips there. Our favorite excursions there were the Brig Unicorn-we did this on both visits. You sail on a reproduction pirate ship along the beautiful coastline with stops at the drive-in volcano and botanical gardens and a swim/snorkel in Rodney bay. Dang- just looked this up and they may have made it into a family pirate-themed excursion. Not as desirable.

The other thing we did was an all day Jeep tour (army style jeep fitting about a dozen people), with a snorkel stop/lunch and a walk into the rainforest where we picked fresh mango to eat under the waterfall at the end of the trail. Magical!

 

[natebenma]

Poles and Parades

Quite a busy morning, even though you have yet to go on any rides!

Check-in sounds like a pain and what a bummer that you and your parents had to return to the BW for meds. Especially since it meant losing a ride on BTM!

I'm glad to hear you all enjoyed the Captain's Grille breakfast. We have had two dinners and one lunch there and enjoyed them all. We had one breakfast scheduled back in 2010 with Teena before she started her shift, but our airline changed our flight that morning.

Did you see the moving pictures? Not as impressive as Hogwarts, but it's something.

Great pictures at the Barbershop and pole!

I also love all of the adult only photopass pictures you got that morning, sans Starbuck cups!

on an unexpected Christmas parade.

 

[afwdwfan]

Such a shame that after all of your planning, you're not getting an opportunity to use any of your FP+ reservations...

I'm glad that everything worked out and the boys and your dad got their haircuts.

That's nice that they were still doing the Christmas parade while you were there. I have to say though, after seeing it twice at MVMCP, that it seems very odd seeing it in the daylight.

I hope the lower than expected crowds continue... and that the boys don't ruin any future chances of getting to go off on their own.

 

[Chilly]

Can't wait to take Freya for her 1st haircut at the Main St Babar Shop.

The coffee cup in a photo is a bit stupid really as that'll only apply to photopass photos, if you take your own photo you can have the cup on display.

As always so jealous of all your plans.

 

[eandesmom]

Sorry you are having issues with PP. Hate there will be a delay before we get to see all the wonderful pictures! Even though it isn't rides, still good to see you posted a few of the "redneck" variety!

gotta love snipit!

Glad you got to come home from your trip and relax some. At least you didn't have to come back and get right into more trip planning after all that Pre-Holiday work on the BFP. Oh wait...........

Well, the only "real" planning of note that had deadlines was the 1/2 registration and upgrading Evan's ticket for DL as that had to go through the travel agent. The rest is more fun, loosey goosey. Although on Friday I will be waitlisting for VGF for the half. After that it's a few weeks before I need to do anything.

Captain's Grille is a wonderful restaurant, but somehow have never tried breakfast there, and I just might have to now! I wouldn't normally opt for the poached eggs as that is a little too "exotic" for my breakfast tastes, or is that habit??? But still, your poached eggs look amazing and I just might be tempted to branch out when I finally try CG for breakfast.

Poached aren't for everyone, I adore them. I don't bother at home often which really is a little silly, I should. They are certainly easy enough. Had them twice on this trip.

Nice MK entrance pictures of you and your parents.

You have to start with a Castle shot!

Barber pole pictures of everyone.............looks like a new place for Rosie to pose on a future trip!

most definitely. The haircuts and pole shot are tradition, I am glad the boys still love doing it.

I probably would have had a little different reaction to finding the parade when I wasn't expecting it, especially trying to get across the park. But I guess since you already ruled out making your BTMRR FP it was all just as well. You did have a nice vantage point and got some pretty good pictures. And no, not tired of Belle yet......... Like you, I'm a little surprised it was still an ongoing event though. Typically the things related to Santa Claus don't extend past Christmas day, so seeing him in the parade is a little strange!

We weren't blocked, we could have kept going actually. Generally speaking I am not a parade person but this was the Christmas Parade and I was dying to see the Tin Soldiers! We were all pleasantly surprised by it and enjoyed it, I think in part because we were in such a nice uncrowded spot and could leave at any moment.

Can't wait to hear about the rest of your day, and see how long you guys can hang in there after being up so long and taking the red-eye.

I will say, the coffee right then was hitting the spot for Mel, Jeff and I!

Sorry you're having problems with PP and I hope it gets resolved to your satisfaction.

Yeah, we are discovering some limitations with the whole F&F "share and view photo" functions that is making me crabby.

Breakfast, MK, haircuts and the Christmas parade. That's a very eclectic start to the day.

Outside of the Christmas parade, it's pretty much our traditional start to a trip with the kids after a red eye. Only difference is we'd have normally grabbed a FP for Space first much as I do not like the restriction to 3 FP+...I did love not running across the park to get FP's.

I'm claiming that's MY room too!!!!

(Afterall - Olga and I have already been sleeping buddies. )

Yikes, I left you out and it was your room FIRST!

Your plans look amazing and that cruise? WOW! Seriously, that's a rockin' itinerary. I love it.

I really hope we can pull it off

Cute cute haircut photos. We have never done a haircut on Main St. I wish Joshua would go for it but he's very picky about his boy band hair.

They were amazing with Evan, he kept his boy band hair but the did a lovely job cleaning it up. The boys love it and I'm so glad they still do!

Breakfast looks delicious and I love your white pants/capris. We are very simpatico when it comes to colors. Sisters!

they are actually long white shorts, go to the knee but you can't tell in the picture. Spoiler alert...only day I got to wear them!

I forget how gorgeous WDW's castle is. It really is something else.

It really is, isn't it! I definitely didn't get enough MK time this trip so look forward to May where I can soak it in more.

Yes, Jenny/Jill/PIO/Olga/Cynthia's wing.

PAR-TAY!

(Any more....and there really will be a party happening in that wing!!!)

Did someone say party at Alison and Fran's? I'm in!

Jill in CO

 

[eandesmom]

yay!!!!!! That you got to see the Christmas parade! Nice!

generally speaking I am not a parade person but I was excited to see it! I was positive it was over so it was a huge surprise

I have to say that your boys are good sports for getting their hair cut at the Main Street barber. I don't think I would have ever been able to convince my kids to do that at their age. Heck - Brian would barely leave the room with us.

LOL! They weren't being good sports, it's a must do for them. I think they got a kick out of Grandpa getting his done too.

Yummy breakfast. I'm staying at BCV in March so that could definitely be a possibility. We'll see. So little time in Disney I only planned two lunch TS. Lame. But I want to be in the parks.

That's not lame, you are trying to make the most of your day! We are the opposite, really never doing a sit down lunch, it's either breakfast or dinner (occasionally both).

Congrats on registering for the half marathon.

Thanks, a bit nerve wracking but I think it will be fun

Oh - and your fall cruise - nice! Very nice!

Thanks! Hopefully we can really pull it all off but we are going to try

Breakfast looked delicious. I'm going to have to remember that for May, I love a good breakfast.

It was! An even better one coming up later in the report. When are your May dates? I can't recall if we overlap or not.

Bonus that you got to see the Christmas parade. Poor Clarabells nostrils look like giant knockers to me.

they totally do!

Sorry you missed BTMR.

Me too, I love that ride!

Glad your dad could take advantage of the barbershop reservation, too cute

It was cute, and they did a great job!

All your future trips look great!

Thanks!

Great update! Glad you're keeping the cruise! Looks like a cool itinerary!

It is! I hope we can pull it off but oh, we really want to!

Breakfast looked good - odd that they didn't seat you in an empty restaurant!

It was fairly full by the time we left, not packed but maybe 70%. Seems like they'd want us in sooner rather than later to turn the table but who knows. It was odd.

Cute of your dad getting his haircut!

It was cute to watch!

I love that you were smart enough to get some pics of the adults!

We did!

No Starbucks logo in the pics, eh? Maybe they're not so proud of that partnership. Taints the Disney image a bit?

It was odd, it's not like you couldn't turn the cup so you couldn't see the logo but whatever.

Hope the PP+ stuff gets worked out. What a PITA.

Yeah...the "share and view and allow to purchase" function withing MDE for F&F it's quite what it's billed to be. Really peeved I haven't heard back from them yet about it either. We are working around it but it is a pita.

GREAT update!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Karin!

We have had breakfast at CG often and it is a really nice place for breakfast. Had to smile though as last time there, we did eat from the buffet.

Nothing wrong with the buffet! I still prefer what I ordered (and in general am not a buffet fan though this trip had a couple of really really good ones) but for some it probably would have worked out the same since the buffet includes a drink and once we added the drinks on I don't think we saved much if anything over the buffet. Still, everyone was really happy with what they got and no one was actually even asking for the buffet.

What a great idea of "the boys" getting haircuts, including grandpa!
And I love that you were able to watch the parade too.

This is our 3rd time at the Harmony Barber Shop and always on day 1. It's a tradition

I was pleasantly surprised to see the parade

PLUS ....... I love all the travel plans, but expecially the cruise one! Fantastic itinerary and I am sure you will be able to pull it off. That is a cruise you cannot "leave behind".

Very excited for the cruise, I hope we can pull it off. Flight options are a bit tricky and there isn't much movement in prices but I am hopeful we can make it all work.

Nice update Cynthia! I'm glad that everyone enjoyed their breakfast and haircuts. Sorry you missed BTMRR and BoG, but as you said, with a crew like that you need to roll with the punches!

Well, the BoG lunch was really an extra add on if we needed it and no one needed/wanted food so that wasn't a big deal. I am glad we sent the rest ahead though as at least they'd already hit 2 mountains by the time we got there and I thought that, with the holiday crowds, was pretty darn good!

Hey! Don't forget that while they are building the Haunted Mansion room WE are sleeping with Olga in her room! The chaise loungers by the pool are certainly available, there is always the shower and toilet in the pool house, but until the second story is done WE can't even move into the master bedroom, we're looking at next Fall by this point!

Cynthia if you can't find anywhere else, for the DLR Marathon you can certainly crash by the pool! I'm sure it will be warm enough at that time for outside sleeping!

Oh we will have a place to sleep (that isn't in the lounger by your pool I promise). I think we've mapped out our back up plan and will be wait listing our nights this week in hopes that they come through. I really hope at least one of the nights comes through...I want a pool break on property!!! The points needed for a collection booking are just so high that...UGH. I think we may stick with offsite if it comes to that, it's just a bit too dear.

Registration opens to the public today, it will be interesting to see how fast it goes. DDD will go first, very possibly today but I'm not sure how fast the 1/2 will go. I am grateful for DVC and being able to pre-register and not stress about it today though!

 

[eandesmom]

I love Belle! She's my favorite, I think it's because she's a reader.

Belle is the bomb!

Classic Dee!

Hello from a late arrival

Not late at all, just barely getting started!

Great start to your TR and wow! - you have some wonderful trips to look forward to

Thanks!

I have never considered Captain's Grille, but the breakfast menu looks delicious!

I have been there twice now, once for lunch and once for dinner. Very good both times!

I talked DH into getting a hair cut at the Main St Barbers a couple of trips ago and he was delighted with the results …. (not quite so delighted with the pixie dust they sprinkled on him at the end though )

The first year Evan had pixie dust, Eric refused. Now they just say no.

It was awfully cute but oh, a mess in the shower and no way was I letting that kid go to bet with all that in his hair!

Wow! You have some fun trips to look forward to! They all sound great but especially your anniversary cruse (what an itinerary!)

Isn't it lovely??? Very excited, really hope we can pull it off.

and the half marathon. Woo hoo --good for your for registering! I agree the advance registration for runDisney events is kind of a pain but I had such a great time at the 10K I can't wait to do it again!

I knew you were there that weekend but I wasn't sure if you did the 10K as well, that's wonderful and how great that you had a blast doing it! I am glad the advance registration worked, I have a feeling today will be nuts and stressful for a lot of folks when it opens to the public in a couple of hours.

For all my stays at the Beach Club, have never tried the Captain's Grille. The breakfast menu looks yummy. I will definitely keep that in mind.

I've been there twice now, once for lunch and then breakfast and was very happy with it both times. Would definitely go back for either meal!

I've also never visited the barbershop. In fact, I wonder how many people even realize it is there? Love that you have that tradition!

It's pretty hidden. It's interesting, they didn't used to take reservations and the line could get ugly which is part of why we hit it when we first arrive. It was very nice to be able to go a little later and not worry about getting in quickly.

I'm anxious to hear what the boys thought of the Sorcerers game. Yet another thing I have yet to try. Yikes... I need to go back!

I will be honest, we cut them loose so they could go play it, and go on rides and while they got a fair amount of time in on the game on that day, and others...I never actually watched them do it! They did like it though.

Interesting about the Starbucks logo and PP pics. Sorry you're having issues with your pics.

It's more issues with the share/view/purchase function. Basically I can see everyone's on our share...but any edits that are made stay in their MDE and I can't see or buy them (with the edits). Fine I guess if no one wants a border on anything but if they do...PP's only solution is for everyone to log in as me.

Yeah...not a viable solution.

I'm sorry about all of the issues with PP and hope they get resolved soon.

I am a bit peeved I've not heard back from that yet. We are forging ahead with a workaround but it's a pita. I guess it's just as well, I am making a calendar and it STILL won't let me change the start month to Feb...which is what I want.

I've not gotten to that part in my TR, but we did Captain's Grille for dinner one night and breakfast one morning. One I will go back for, the other not so much. But it looks as if you all had an enjoyable breakfast.

By the sounds of it, I am guessing the breakfast was less than thrilling to you. We did like ours quite a bit.

Haircuts and pole dancing...can't beat it.

what more do you need?

And then you got rid of all kids and had adult time. You can't beat that.

Oh wait that, that's what more you need!

Love all the photopass pictures.

And I'm so happy you got to see the Christmas parade.

Thanks! I was very happy to see the parade too, we all actually were.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Or more accurately non THIS trip updates but FUTURE trip updates.

Wow! I'll have to fight some serious jealousy issues here! We're still trying to figure out if we can take any vacation at all this summer.

That cruise looks pretty awesome. I think Barry (FreezinRafiki) is also on a cruise out of Puerto Rico later this year, but I'm not sure if it's the same one.

Of course I will be banned by my family from visiting either WDW or DLR for the foreseeable future after this.

That's why I’m planning on Aulani for 2015

I like the way you think!

We all went for alacarte items. While the buffet had some nice options, for the price difference and for what folks wanted, alacarte was the way to go. I don't know that many folks have tried Captains Grille for Breakfast so I thought I'd post the menu as I think it has some lovely options!

Have not tried it, but it looks good!

Like the E's, that nephew had needed a haircut, badly, before the holidays and my sister had been unable to wait. I had taken a different approach, giving my kids a bad trim myself to tide them over the 2 weeks knowing we had the appointment. As a result, he did not need one...but my dad did!

Did you use a cereal bowl? Um, I mean, I wouldn't do that either.

And made a beeline to the new Starbucks on Main Street, aka the Main Street Bakery. Jeff, Melissa and I were in need of another hit. We were pleasantly surprised at the relatively manageable line and how quickly it moved. I was not however impressed with what I saw in the case, it looked and felt just like a "normal" Starbucks in terms of the offerings.

I was afraid of that being the case. But hey, you ditched the kids!

Much as I wanted to try it for lunch it was 1pm and I had yet to go on a ride!

This needs to be fixed in a hurry!!

 

[englishrose47]

Loved the updates Cynthia !!!Now you know how Carol and I feel checking in 10 each year !!! We have a pretty good system and have them ready to show their faces when asked or check in , but it is still an ordeal !! The Boys looked less than pleased to be on camera for their haircutsI agree with goofyfan those eggs look amazing !! Never eaten at Garden Grill , it is often on my short list but hasn't made it yet . Now the POLE , I have not tried to dance on it yet, but will make a note to do it in May. Which by the way we have to plan a meet . Check out my ptr for my dining plans which will tell you where we will be which day !!!

 

[Pinkocto]

Thanks to you I went ahead and made a reservation for breakfast at the Captains Grille. I'm almost thinking this is where we ate many a breakfast on my first trip to WDW.

Yes, we'll overlap, I saw your dates on Mary Ellen's TR. I'm hoping she's already put me on your list I'm taking mom on a cruise for Mother's Day 10-17, and will be at BCV 17-19. Even if it's just a quick hello I hope we can cross paths

 

[eandesmom]

We traveled with my parents twice to WDW so I know slowwwww. It is an adjustment, for sure, which I'm sure you handled well

We've done WDW and DL before, as well as other trips. WDW mom was a nightmare the first couple of days and then got a scooter and it was fine. Since then though she's had surgery on both hips and has been doing great. But a nasty bout with shingles that still flares up really wiped her out and she is nowhere back to where she was stamina wise. She got really frustrated with herself so that was a little hard but acclimated after a bit. My dad was great at just telling us to slow down and has the patience of a saint. So while it was slow, it was manageable, it just took some adjusting and often folks heading out in waves.

Your upcoming cruise sounds awesome! We are currently in the process of planning next winter break (11 months from today is the day after Christmas!!) and we're looking for a 4-or 5-day cruise in addition to some days at WDW--I'm SO tired of cold weather in Florida in December. Unfortunately, during the holidays, DCL is almost 3 times more expensive than other lines. We'll get back to DCL someday, but apparently not during popular times.

You set the kids free right away - cool mom!!

DCL is CRAZY during the holidays. I'd love it but it's never going to happen. I'd love to take the kids on one more cruise before Evan graduates and I don't know that it will happen either as summer rates are almost as bad. UGH.

The crowds were such that our comfort level was there. We'd planned on letting them go to Splash alone already while we did Jungle Cruise...we just extended the window by a bit. Or a lot.

I love hearing about your upcoming trips!

When is the band trip and who is going? Ah, school trips. What great memories (or perhaps I have blocked out the bad ones!)

Band Trip is Easter weekend and it will be myself, the E's and my folks. Jeff needs his vacation days for other things. Unlike you...I will be "tagging along"
meaning not chaperoning but with an overlapping trip. Evan will be staying with us after the band goes back for an extra 2 nights.

Your Flower & Garden girls trip sounds incredible, especially every time I read on your report or Mary Ellen's about the meets you will be planning.

I am going to have to start a spreadsheet unless Mary Ellen already has, TONS of overlap. Which we also had over the holidays but that was much harder to coordinate meets between the crowds and the extended families...

I admire the dedication needed for the DL half marathon trip.

Thanks! I am a bit nervous but at a minimum I am confident I can do it and not die.

I am VERY glad for DVC. I was able to do the early registration (which sold out, only so many spots for that) and then today when it opened to the public, watched it explode. Right now, 3pm PST the half is 90% sold out, DDD and the 10K sold out in less than an hour and the 5K is at 80%!

Crazy!

And finally, your cruise! I am super-jealous! That is a GREAT itinerary!!!

St. Lucia is our second favorite island in the Caribbean (after St. John). Mark and I have taken two week-long trips there. Our favorite excursions there were the Brig Unicorn-we did this on both visits. You sail on a reproduction pirate ship along the beautiful coastline with stops at the drive-in volcano and botanical gardens and a swim/snorkel in Rodney bay. Dang- just looked this up and they may have made it into a family pirate-themed excursion. Not as desirable.

The other thing we did was an all day Jeep tour (army style jeep fitting about a dozen people), with a snorkel stop/lunch and a walk into the rainforest where we picked fresh mango to eat under the waterfall at the end of the trail. Magical!

It will be quite some time before DCL releases itineraries but I am super excited about every port. I will definitely keep these in mind and pick your brain when it gets closer.

Poles and Parades

Quite a busy morning, even though you have yet to go on any rides!

Luckily it was only myself and my folks in that boat, the rest had conquered 2 mountains by the time we met back up!

Check-in sounds like a pain and what a bummer that you and your parents had to return to the BW for meds. Especially since it meant losing a ride on BTM!

Yes...there is (will be) a recurring theme with that one.

I'm glad to hear you all enjoyed the Captain's Grille breakfast. We have had two dinners and one lunch there and enjoyed them all. We had one breakfast scheduled back in 2010 with Teena before she started her shift, but our airline changed our flight that morning.

I highly recommend the breakfast! I've done lunch but not dinner yet.

Did you see the moving pictures? Not as impressive as Hogwarts, but it's something.

Moving pictures where???

Great pictures at the Barbershop and pole!

I need to do a series with the E's although I'm not sure the 2nd time if we got the "after" photo or not. Did the first time for sure, both before and after.

I also love all of the adult only photopass pictures you got that morning, sans Starbuck cups!

on an unexpected Christmas parade.

It's nice to have some adult photos and hey, it's the only way I can prove I was on the trip!

I was thrilled about the parade

Such a shame that after all of your planning, you're not getting an opportunity to use any of your FP+ reservations...

Most were able to...and don't worry, all was not lost!

I'm glad that everything worked out and the boys and your dad got their haircuts.

I love the tradition and am glad the boys still do too!

That's nice that they were still doing the Christmas parade while you were there. I have to say though, after seeing it twice at MVMCP, that it seems very odd seeing it in the daylight.

I bet!

I hope the lower than expected crowds continue... and that the boys don't ruin any future chances of getting to go off on their own.

Both good things to hope for!

Can't wait to take Freya for her 1st haircut at the Main St Babar Shop.

I wish I could have done that. I don't know if there is a similar one at DLR but at 1 and 2 the E's didn't have enough hair to even cut!

The coffee cup in a photo is a bit stupid really as that'll only apply to photopass photos, if you take your own photo you can have the cup on display.

As always so jealous of all your plans.

Makes you want to take a picture WITH the cup, doesn't it!

My wallet is most unhappy with my plans. Beans and rice. We will be eating beans and rice!

 

[GoofyFan1515]

Poached aren't for everyone, I adore them. I don't bother at home often which really is a little silly, I should. They are certainly easy enough. Had them twice on this trip.

Guess I need to do some research. I know how eggs are poached, but uncertain if the yellow is still runny, which I'm not a big fan of. And then there's the pressing question "what the heck does Hollandaise sauce taste like?" and does my stomach want it as the first meal of the day..............

 

[eandesmom]

Wow! I'll have to fight some serious jealousy issues here! We're still trying to figure out if we can take any vacation at all this summer.

Note that there really isn't anything in the SUMMER listed. Technically you could probably count the 1/2 as in summer but given that it's not a family trip... so it will be a long summer for the E's but they knew that was a consequence of the NYE extravaganza. Which of course won't help at the end of July when they are bored out of their minds. We are considering a road trip but we will see if that pans out.

That cruise looks pretty awesome. I think Barry (FreezinRafiki) is also on a cruise out of Puerto Rico later this year, but I'm not sure if it's the same one.

Good question! Jill is on ours, there are 4 that have that route so it's a 25% chance that he is on it.

I was afraid of that being the case. But hey, you ditched the kids!

Ditching the kids, and more coffee, were both really good moves. I am sad though as while they have moved the cinnamon roll to Gaston's, there isn't that much else there for "snacks" and so it really kind of limits the whole pastry scenario as a snack if you ask me.

This needs to be fixed in a hurry!!

I figured I'd have plenty of opportunities to ride it over the course of the trip, so at the time, wasn't really bothered by it at all. Important thing was that the kids had gotten on it!

Loved the updates Cynthia !!!Now you know how Carol and I feel checking in 10 each year !!! We have a pretty good system and have them ready to show their faces when asked or check in , but it is still an ordeal !!

No one asked for ID for anyone else so that was good but it still took crazy long. I think part of it was having to make sure that only Jeff and I had charging privileges, it seems to default to adding them and then they have to take it off. Kind of a drag though, you used to be able to have charging privileges without using a CC up to a certain amount. Now it's nothing unless you do a CC. Which bugs me. For 2 reasons. First because they notoriously have charging issues and you might not make it by on that last day to check your bill before they run the auto charge. Second as I like to use different payment methods (gift cards etc) and if you miss your window on the auto charge, you can't use those. Who wants to stop by the desk more than once to check and apply funds against it? True you can just opt out entirely but I will admit, it was nice not to dig for a card.

Although I had to dig for the TIW card so I guess it's not that much different even with the band.

The Boys looked less than pleased to be on camera for their haircuts

It was the photo taking they had issues with, not the barber shop. That part they loved.

I agree with goofyfan those eggs look amazing !!
Never eaten at Garden Grill , it is often on my short list but hasn't made it yet.

It is quite good, I would absolutely eat there again.

Now the POLE , I have not tried to dance on it yet, but will make a note to do it in May. Which by the way we have to plan a meet . Check out my ptr for my dining plans which will tell you where we will be which day !!!

We do need to plan a meet. I am a bit dizzy with all the overlaps and think I need a spreadsheet to figure out who is where/when so I don't miss someone!

Thanks to you I went ahead and made a reservation for breakfast at the Captains Grille. I'm almost thinking this is where we ate many a breakfast on my first trip to WDW.

I will say though, later in the trip, there is a breakfast I liked even more...but it's only once a week on Sundays.

Yes, we'll overlap, I saw your dates on Mary Ellen's TR. I'm hoping she's already put me on your list I'm taking mom on a cruise for Mother's Day 10-17, and will be at BCV 17-19. Even if it's just a quick hello I hope we can cross paths

She probably has! I'm dizzy at the moment and need to track who is there when. We leave on the 17th. I don't fly out until 7pm though and I have no idea when Mary Ellen's flight is. I hope we can cross paths too

Guess I need to do some research. I know how eggs are poached, but uncertain if the yellow is still runny, which I'm not a big fan of. And then there's the pressing question "what the heck does Hollandaise sauce taste like?" and does my stomach want it as the first meal of the day..............

Yolk is still runny though you can request poached hard so that they are not.

on the hollandaise.

Hollandaise sauce is an emulsion of egg yolk and liquid butter, usually seasoned with lemon juice, salt, and a little white pepper or cayenne pepper. In appearance, it is light yellow and opaque, smooth and creamy.

And very rich.

All depends on what you like. Interestingly enough on this one, she warned me that it wasn't a "traditional" hollandaise and that it was quite a bit lighter. Which it was and it was spectacular! I loved it.

 

[natebenma]

Moving pictures where???

These 3 pictures are on a wall just as you walk into the seating area of the Captain's Grille:






There is a white sailboat that sails from one picture to the next and back again. I think the clouds move, too.

 

[eandesmom]

These 3 pictures are on a wall just as you walk into the seating area of the Captain's Grille:






There is a white sailboat that sails from one picture to the next and back again. I think the clouds move, too.

Did not notice those, how very lame!

Must.Go.Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[natebenma]

Did not notice those, how very lame!

Must.Go.Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aren't those too cool! I'm not sure if I would have noticed them if a Yacht Club guest hadn't pointed them out to us. Plus, if people are seated in front of them, you probably wouldn't be staring.

But definitely keep yours eyes peeled for the pictures next time you are there.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Yay for upcoming trips! I am excited to hear all of the plans.

It burns my behind when I see a semi-empty restaurant and we still have to wait to be seated. Thank goodness you didn't have to wait too terribly long before you were seated. I'm not one for poached eggs but the ones that you ordered looked delish.

I'm anxious to read how the boys did off on their own. I know that was a concern during the planning stages of the trip.

 

[Poolrat]

Such a shame that after all of your planning, you're not getting an opportunity to use any of your FP+ reservations...

I can tell you that I ditched more FP+ than I should have. Either weather did not cooperate for the rides or I was too tired or cold to go back for ones I had later in the day. Sad Really.

Did not notice those, how very lame!

Must.Go.Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't notice either. Hmmm but I know the dinner I had I was seated more along the edge and far from those windows but now I need to check it out too.

 

[Pinkocto]

Cant wait to hear about yhe better breakfast I'm thinking DTD?

Uh oh, I definitely dont want to add any stress on your last day, we'll totaly play things by ear

 

[ejud]

I watched those windows/paintings for some time- the ship goes from image to image...



The Captains Table, now "Grill", also serves a near perfect cheeseburger- here without a bun as I am GF... but it was good enough that I returned a week later to do it again!





Jud