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

[IheartDDuck]

I love how you're pricing things out per adult beverages. That's some important stuff right there!

When we were at Beaches and Cream in May, a ton of Kitchen Sinks went out too! I mean, I want to try it sometime, but the No Way Jose is much more my thing.

I haven't been to Olivia's in a while, but it really is a gem of a restaurant.

 

[englishrose47]

Only eaten at Olivias once for breakfast and LOVED it !!B & C is great !!The Group shared the kitchen sink and couldn't finish it all !!!!When are you going in September ???

 

[annmarieda]

I was SO tempted to take Michelle's bib and do that race on Sunday but knew I'd be toast if I did both and didn't really want to give up the hike. I am so glad I stuck with the hike, it was spectacular.

I think the hike was a great choice! I wasn't sure if you were goin to take her bib or not. I can appreciate it would be tempting.

Plus it let me test out the idea of the squeezable applesauce as a fuel option.

Nope.

That is too funny. I can only imagine it is a tad messy.

I was able to get one. For Sunday at 11. Which is when we have the Raglan Road brunch booked. But that might be moving anyway. That whole part of the trip is kind of in flux, I need to figure it out.

I am glad you were able to get one! Hope you get the rest of the trip figured out though.

What is crazy is you will have 2 trips after that one, before we go to PHM!

I know! It seemed like a good idea at the time. Now I am just I just am going to be struggling to keep up with work and the house and training. I know... first world problems for sure. Still, by the time the phm is done I am sure I will be ready for a bit of time at home.

that was exactly the GRRRR part of it!

And it almost became a real issue.

I don't know about ingenious but it worked! They were definitely the milkiest eggs I've ever made, it would not have worked if I didn't have all the other stuff to toss in there with it.

I don't know... it kinda sounds like it filled everyone up nicely. Plus.. cost savings makes is just that much more of a win!



I think that I would have picked the pie at B&C too. YUM! I have never been there (I know you know that) But I have always heard it is hard to finish the desserts there.

Adding a day is such a pain... at least you got to make some fp+ reservations while you waited.

Yay for seeing fantasmic.

I am glad you were able to get in to eat at Olivias. I think most of the resort restaurants are pretty open for walk ups. With maybe the exception of the MK resorts.

Winding down in the villa sounds like it was the perfect ending of the day.

 

[emmysmommy]

I'm getting caught up here Cynthia! I even went back and re-read your US day with the rain and the town cars. You actually helped me with that decision since I didn't want to use the shuttle to get from WDW to US. I'm glad that you did the research already that I could piggy back off of!

That apple/cranberry pie looked tasty at B&C. I miss that place.

How fun for Jeff with a plane excursion! And it lands on water? Cool!

Your resourcefulness with the breakfast burritos was perfect. What a nice morning to hand out on the patio and enjoy coffee, breakfast and MIMOSAS! Always a great start to your day.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Right now I think I will start the Spring Marching Band trip report when I get back from the DL ½ and may do that, and continue the race one at the same time. I believe Mary Ellen has another report to do until we get to the girls trip so you will all have to be patient on that one!

Just when I start to wonder how you keep all of these trip plans straight, you go and one-up yourself by having to juggle multiple TR's too!

However, we were confused. What we originally thought were sirens for the Kitchen Sink, were really a testing of the fire alarm. During the whole time we were there. That got old.

Yuck. It would have been funny if the staff got confused and started bringing out Kitchen Sinks every time it went off.

Parked and walked a million miles to the gates. As I walked up, they started shutting the ticket windows! All of them! I may or may not have banged as the last one closed in front of my eyes. It didn't do me any good, they sent me to the guest services line.

D'oh!

Was it send the kids somewhere while we have an adult beverage at the tune in lounge?

I have no idea!

Great Movie Ride!

We really really enjoyed it! It was cold out and kind of magical. A complete bonus prize as far as I was concerned and worth the extra day on Jeff’s ticket (all $10 that it had cost for the add on)

I'm glad this turned out to be a better experience. I've tended to avoid Fantasmic as well due to the crowds/seating arrangement.

Olivia's always looks really good, but I haven't tried it yet. Someday.

Smokey and the Bandit! Awesome!

 

[KatMark]

On a lark, I decided to check rental car prices for our September trip.

When I originally booked a rental car for our September trip, we were at $487.97 for a midsize car. I am proud to say that as of this morning we are down to $276.96 for 16 days and upgraded to a full-size car!

Back to THIS trip. Which I plan to finish before the Disneyland half. I updated on that report today too.

Right now I think I will start the Spring Marching Band trip report when I get back from the DL ½ and may do that, and continue the race one at the same time. I believe Mary Ellen has another report to do until we get to the girls trip so you will all have to be patient on that one!

Where were we?

I had boys who wanted a snack who were being hustled out of the park. I had decided it would be easiest to have Jeff park at a resort and meet there, versus a park.

Jeff had a good morning as well.



Nice picture!

We got on the bus to the resort and the boys didn’t think a thing of it. I had a special place in mind for a treat. One we had never been to before (or at least never actually inside). One, which having someone there early to get our names on the list, might be a very useful thing.

The boys had NO clue where we were going and couldn't even guess. Which seemed a bit silly to me, it should have been pretty obvious I would have thought.



Can't wait to eat lunch there next month.

Despite Jeff’s early arrival and being told our table would be ready the minute the rest of us got there, it was a solid 20 minute wait, maybe more. My rush had been twofold. First, the kids needed a snack and I didn't want dinner wrecked and this was likely to be a bit bigger than a "snack". Second was that if we wanted to go to DHS, as was the plan, and add a day to Jeff’s ticket, there would only be so many hours for that.

How aggravating!

We saw a number of these go out



However, we were confused. What we originally thought were sirens for the Kitchen Sink, were really a testing of the fire alarm. During the whole time we were there. That got old.

Oh I would not have been happy with that at all (we had that happening in Vegas at our hotel. UGH!

I let the kids get whatever they wanted and did not make them share

For Evan

Brownie À La Mode
A gooey, chewy Brownie, Hot Fudge, and Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sprinkles, and a Cherry
$6.49



For Jeff

Old Fashioned Sundae - Two Scoops
Drenched with your choice of one of the following toppings: Marshmallow, Strawberry, Pineapple, Peanut Butter, Hot Fudge, Caramel, or Chocolate Syrup topped with Whipped Cream, Toasted Almonds, and a Cherry. Three Scoops and Extra Toppings available at an additional cost
$5.99





For Eric

Beaches Chocolate Cake
House-made Seven-Layer Chocolate Cake served à la mode
$6.49





And for me

Apple-Cranberry Pie
Featuring Ocean Spray® Craisins® Brand - Apples tossed with Craisins® baked in a Sugared Pie Crust served à la mode
$6.49



I overestimated the hunger of my children. Apparently those burritos were more filling than I thought. Neither could finish their item. Granted, they were huge but wasted food NEVER makes Jeff happy.

Even if it was MY treat.

Sigh.

I have found that with the desserts there you really do need to share because they make them so big.

Overall though, it was fun. The boys were tickled pink and enjoyed it. It was a nice treat. I would make them share if we ever go again unless they got a sundae.

Glad it was fun.

Afterwards we hopped in the car and drove to DHS. We figured that would be easier than coming back to BC to get it.

Parked and walked a million miles to the gates. As I walked up, they started shutting the ticket windows! All of them! I may or may not have banged as the last one closed in front of my eyes. It didn't do me any good, they sent me to the guest services line.

Darn!


At that point, we told the boys to go in without us.

So they did!

I know they rode at least one ride, maybe two while we were in line.

Good that they are old enough to do that and didn't have to wait with you and Jeff.

What I do know is that at 6:25 we had FP+ for F!

Which was a total shocker to me that the boys all wanted to see. Our last F! experience had been in 2010 and it was a disaster. It was in July, on a sweltering night and we MELTED watching it. It was truly a miserable experience and we had not been back since. Decent seats were long gone (leading me to believe that we definitely did something between Star Tours and F!) but it worked out well enough for us. Nice thing about the way back was we could actually stand if we wanted, so we did!

And I took some quality pictures







Or not. It does prove we were there though, right?

We really really enjoyed it! It was cold out and kind of magical. A complete bonus prize as far as I was concerned and worth the extra day on Jeff’s ticket (all $10 that it had cost for the add on)

I'm glad you all enjoyed it this time over the last time!

Originally our plan had been to go to Olivi'’s for dinner, but I had cancelled that ADR as we did not want to be tied to a plan.

Where did everyone want to go?

Olivia's!

And seriously, very close to the time I had reserved anyway.

We assumed walking in would not be a problem.

Luckily, we were correct! Although, it was plenty busy and later I heard reports of walk in's turned away at the Turf Club and a few other places that clearly had empty tables.

This summer they were not taking walk-ins at Olivia's because they were remodeling; you had to have a ressie.


I have NO idea what Eric was doing, maybe he couldn't decide what to order?


That is too funny.

I did not have that issue



GOOD GIRL! I will be having one of those when we go to dinner there next month.


After the B&C fiasco, knowing that the boys really wanted shrimp and grits and Evan well remembering that he could not finish it the previous trip when he ordered it

I absolutely failed at taking pictures. Then again I suspect my phone was almost dead.

The boys split and order of onion rings and then the shrimp and grits.

Smart idea!


After dinner it was back to THV. Nothing was open late, we had officially moved past holiday hours. We decided to enjoy the THV a little more, snuggle in to all the couches and watch a classic.

What classic?

Not exactly a Disney one, but one neither of the boys had seen

Except, now that I think about it I cannot remember if we watched it with them or if they both retreated to their own corners, having their “own” space for the night and watching their own TV's.

At any rate what I do remember is that Jeff and I watched



Smokey and the Bandit!

What a riot that was. It had been years!
We had a glass of wine, snuggled on the couch and watched a movie. Perfect!

Up next, the last day!

Perfect way to end an evening.

 

[eandesmom]

Eric is your mini-me. Too cute!

Dessert looks insane. Soooo good. I'm also uber PMSing.

It was good! Sharing next time though for sure.

What a fun surprise! I don't like wasting either, but full uncomfortable tummies are worse. How annoying about the fire alarms.

The fire alarm was super annoying!

What a fun evening, minus the wait at guest services. Too funny you still ended up at Olivia's.

It worked out really well and since we had a car, Olivia's was super easy all around!

I love that you snuggled up and watched a movie. What a fabulous day all around! Jeff looks happy in that plane

He is always happy in a plane

Please don't feel any pressure about September. Monday morning will work too. If we can catch each other that'll be great, if we can't I'm sure there will be a next time. I know how much you like Margaritaville, your trip is going to be fabulous!!!

Monday looks like a better fit but text when you get to the hotel and we can go from there!

So wait! You can VALET PARK at DTD? Why did I NOT know this? All those times I've been there with TIW and could have valet parked.

well.....I have never actually DONE this, just have been told you can. Where one goes so make such magic happen I have yet to research.

So awesome that you have DIS meets planned for September.

Maybe Jeff will come to the conclusion that Raglan Road doesn't have to be a must do for every trip.

Maybe

Those desserts at B&C look so amazing. I MUST have ice cream there some day. That brownie sundae looks to die for!

It was all very good. I still love that burger!

Yay for Olivia's and shrimp & grits. That is my newest favorite meal in all of Disney. I can't wait to go back there in October!

It is fabulous for any meal!

Going back to read Buttttt you stole my 5 o'clock somewhere line

Oooo, that seaplane Jeff checked out looks really cool.

His is the same..except it's in parts all over the garage

Never been to Beaches and Cream, but I bet we would've had a hard time tackling that much ice cream too!

The ice cream was not the issue, it was the brownie and cake that went with it!

 

[englishrose47]

I was thinking maybe we could meet in the Dump Shop next month???!!! And then we could ROAM!!!!

 

[Pinkocto]

Monday looks like a better fit but text when you get to the hotel and we can go from there!

Sounds like a plan, will do!

 

[eandesmom]

I love how you're pricing things out per adult beverages. That's some important stuff right there!

We have our priorities!

When we were at Beaches and Cream in May, a ton of Kitchen Sinks went out too! I mean, I want to try it sometime, but the No Way Jose is much more my thing.

It would have been fun to share but no one was into it, clearly the boys wanted cake!

I haven't been to Olivia's in a while, but it really is a gem of a restaurant.

It is a gem! If you aren't staying there though, and don't have a car, a bit of a pain to get to

Only eaten at Olivias once for breakfast and LOVED it !!B & C is great !!The Group shared the kitchen sink and couldn't finish it all !!!!When are you going in September ???

How fun that the group shared! Our dates are 18-19 and then 27-29

I think the hike was a great choice! I wasn't sure if you were goin to take her bib or not. I can appreciate it would be tempting.

It was but ultimately it was a downtown city race, not at all something I would have picked and versus the hike and seeing Eric up there, kind of a no brainer. I did really want to do it simply to go for speed in the new shoes but I think it was the right call.

That is too funny. I can only imagine it is a tad messy.

It really wasn't, it just, texture wise, would not be my think during a race. Plus it is a pretty big thing to carry/run with. It does fit in the side pocket of my knickers (or front of the hiking shorts) but it is a bit big.

I am glad you were able to get one! Hope you get the rest of the trip figured out though.

I think we have!

I know! It seemed like a good idea at the time. Now I am just I just am going to be struggling to keep up with work and the house and training. I know... first world problems for sure. Still, by the time the phm is done I am sure I will be ready for a bit of time at home.

I am glad for your sake you are not going after the promotion, add that to everything else and YIKES!

Yes, come March, you should really just take some time off!

I don't know... it kinda sounds like it filled everyone up nicely. Plus.. cost savings makes is just that much more of a win!

It did the job, cleaned out the fridge and saved money. can't go wrong there!

I think that I would have picked the pie at B&C too. YUM! I have never been there (I know you know that) But I have always heard it is hard to finish the desserts there.

it was good, and filling!

Adding a day is such a pain... at least you got to make some fp+ reservations while you waited.

it was SUCH a pain!

Yay for seeing fantasmic.

I am glad you were able to get in to eat at Olivias. I think most of the resort restaurants are pretty open for walk ups. With maybe the exception of the MK resorts.

Generally our group has been big enough, and at peak times, where walking up would be an issue. I do know a number of people who were either turned away or saw people turned away at that time of year. In fact, in May, Mary Ellen and I did a walk up for breakfast. While we were able to get in, there was a wait and we did not get to eat outside.

Winding down in the villa sounds like it was the perfect ending of the day.

It was!

I'm getting caught up here Cynthia! I even went back and re-read your US day with the rain and the town cars. You actually helped me with that decision since I didn't want to use the shuttle to get from WDW to US. I'm glad that you did the research already that I could piggy back off of!

I am glad it helped! Welcome home, it looked like an amazing trip
Very jealous that you got to see all the new HP items. I don't expect Jeff and I to pop in on our little free dining jaunt but it's going to be tempting!

I don't know if you plan to be around DL over labor day but if so, let me know!

That apple/cranberry pie looked tasty at B&C. I miss that place.

I bet it misses you and Emmy too!

How fun for Jeff with a plane excursion! And it lands on water? Cool!

Yes, that is the one he is building. I wouldn't call it an excursion, more of a building/training meeting

Your resourcefulness with the breakfast burritos was perfect. What a nice morning to hand out on the patio and enjoy coffee, breakfast and MIMOSAS! Always a great start to your day.

the mimosas were a bonus, it was like HEY we have leftover bubbly and juice! It would be wrong to just waste it...

LOL

Just when I start to wonder how you keep all of these trip plans straight, you go and one-up yourself by having to juggle multiple TR's too!

Well I am doing 2 now. I may not but if I don't I will never get caught up! Of course, after PHM I won't have an official disney trip for some time so maybe that isn't a horrible thing.

Yuck. It would have been funny if the staff got confused and started bringing out Kitchen Sinks every time it went off.

seriously

D'oh!



Great Movie Ride!

It's possible!

I'm glad this turned out to be a better experience. I've tended to avoid Fantasmic as well due to the crowds/seating arrangement.

It was really fun, definitely a bonus prize

Olivia's always looks really good, but I haven't tried it yet. Someday.

It is not exactly on the way to anything but so worth it!

Smokey and the Bandit! Awesome!

Oh my, I forgot how much I liked that movie. It was very fun.

 

[eandesmom]

When I originally booked a rental car for our September trip, we were at $487.97 for a midsize car. I am proud to say that as of this morning we are down to $276.96 for 16 days and upgraded to a full-size car!

Excellent!

Can't wait to eat lunch there next month.

I think we will be eating there in September

Oh I would not have been happy with that at all (we had that happening in Vegas at our hotel. UGH!

I was not happy!

Good that they are old enough to do that and didn't have to wait with you and Jeff.

Yes, that has been lovely!

This summer they were not taking walk-ins at Olivia's because they were remodeling; you had to have a ressie.

I think they were starting that in May when Mary Ellen and I were there.

GOOD GIRL! I will be having one of those when we go to dinner there next month.

It would be wrong to go to Olivia's and not have one!

I was thinking maybe we could meet in the Dump Shop next month???!!! And then we could ROAM!!!!

What are your dates Rosie?

Sounds like a plan, will do!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

What a great day!
We love B&C, and the portions are awfully big on those desserts!

Olivia's! YAY! I'm excited to go there in Dec.

Sounds like a really nice evening!

 

[Linda67]

I don't post as much as I should but I am still reading along and loving your TR
My fave thing is how happy everyone looks in your pics

 

[saintstickets]

B&C and Olivia's...two of the most under appreciated places in WDW! I hate it that you now must have a reservation for B&C. We are staying at BCV in October and I doubt we will go there for that reason. With all the advanced planning we do, it was always so nice to just stop by at B&C when the mood called. Great TR!

 

[MommaPeel]

Following along. Happy to have stumbled upon your trip! I will be there in September also. Maybe I will waive to a stranger! Here is to hoping E doesn't still have the same sweatshirt on in September!

 

[TinkyCheeks]

What a great day! That's awesome that Jeff got some flying time in while you guys had fun on your own. We went to Beaches and Cream for the first time last December. It's such a cute place and though it was busy, it really felt like we were at some out of the way place. We really enjoyed it!

I'm glad you guys got to enjoy F! I imagine summer would be a brutal time to see it. It really is such a cool and unique show.

You guys sure know how to travel. I can't even tell you how much I love the idea of having a day of Disney fun, ended up cuddling with a loved one, wine and a great movie. Such a great idea!!!

 

[Poolrat]

Caught up and yay for the boys wanting to go to AK.

Nice surprise to go to B&C and treat the boys.

The Valet parking at DTD is near the Marketplace.

Your September look great and I am just a wee bit jealous. WE are under a no travel from Labor day until he middle of Oct.

 

[jwwi]

Yum Yum for this update. Love B&C and Olivia's. Sounds like you enjoyed your family days at the end of the trip.

 

[eandesmom]

What a great day!
We love B&C, and the portions are awfully big on those desserts!

they are HUGE!

Olivia's! YAY! I'm excited to go there in Dec.

Sounds like a really nice evening!

LOVE Olivia's and it is a nice change of pace, especially during the holiday crowd season

I don't post as much as I should but I am still reading along and loving your TR
My fave thing is how happy everyone looks in your pics

Thanks!!! We were happy

B&C and Olivia's...two of the most under appreciated places in WDW! I hate it that you now must have a reservation for B&C. We are staying at BCV in October and I doubt we will go there for that reason. With all the advanced planning we do, it was always so nice to just stop by at B&C when the mood called. Great TR!

I would think you could still try to walk in, we did make reservations in May and I was glad we had them but off times of day, you never know.

2 of my favorite places that is for sure!

Following along. Happy to have stumbled upon your trip! I will be there in September also. Maybe I will waive to a stranger! Here is to hoping E doesn't still have the same sweatshirt on in September!

happy to have you here!

He won't be there!

He probably WILL have it on...but will be at home in it.

What a great day! That's awesome that Jeff got some flying time in while you guys had fun on your own. We went to Beaches and Cream for the first time last December. It's such a cute place and though it was busy, it really felt like we were at some out of the way place. We really enjoyed it!

It is very busy but a fun change of pace I think.

I'm glad you guys got to enjoy F! I imagine summer would be a brutal time to see it. It really is such a cool and unique show.

I will never go see it in the summer again!

You guys sure know how to travel. I can't even tell you how much I love the idea of having a day of Disney fun, ended up cuddling with a loved one, wine and a great movie. Such a great idea!!!

It was pretty perfect! It is a huge advantage to the villas, ever since we joined DVC we have done that at least one night, on trips with the kids.

Without the kids we are on the verandah with our wine!

Caught up and yay for the boys wanting to go to AK.

Welcome back!

Nice surprise to go to B&C and treat the boys.

It was a bigger treat than the time of day warranted but it was good!

The Valet parking at DTD is near the Marketplace.

YAY! Good to know. I need to remember that.

Your September look great and I am just a wee bit jealous. WE are under a no travel from Labor day until he middle of Oct.

BOO. However you did just get back so I don't feel that bad....

Yum Yum for this update. Love B&C and Olivia's. Sounds like you enjoyed your family days at the end of the trip.

We really did

 

[scottny]

They had a good idea with breakfast.
Good choice they made with AK.
Plans look good.
That was a tiny plane. Yikes!
What? No one got “NO way Jose”? The treats you got do look good.
MMM! Olivia’s is good.
Seems like a fantastic day and night.
Caught up!