Memories of the DREAM come true .. 08/09 All 30 days done!

[dizneeat]

That is the pool that we used...it was a short one minute walk from our room.

We must have stayed in the exact same area as we only had a few steps over to the pool area. We just love it there, so peaceful!

Great update, Karin. So glad you got to spend some time with the pole-loving, Rosie. Your meal looks yummy (I especially like the looks of Tom's...minus the peas ). Mark would LOVE that cheesecake.

Thank you, Kathy!
Meeting Rosie was SO much fun, but so were all the other meets we had this summer - we made a lot of new friends and I would not want to miss one of them!
You really need to make it to WPE, Kathy, the food is really nice!

 

[jenseib]

great pictures. And the food looked great too. Of course I am just starting to make supper and I am starving right now!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

I've got to get back to WPE for some creme brule! I didn't have any decent creme brule on our last trip! WPE was out of it, bummer!

I love the looks of OKW, too bad that we didn't have enough time to have checked out your room. Maybe next time!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Karin! I have been so busy with sales, and parties and programs and bazaars and babysitting and work that I just haven't kept up - Just wanted to drop by and wish you and Tom a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I will catch up in the next week or so - looking forward to your new 'Welcome Home" trip - coming up soon!!! I hope you will tune in for my Hawaii trip in March!

 

[dizneeat]

great pictures. And the food looked great too. Of course I am just starting to make supper and I am starving right now!

Thanks, Jen!
Sorry about making you hungry , just wait until we get to the food on the DREAM!

I've got to get back to WPE for some creme brule! I didn't have any decent creme brule on our last trip! WPE was out of it, bummer!

I love the looks of OKW, too bad that we didn't have enough time to have checked out your room. Maybe next time!

You really should try Wolfgang's Creme Brulee - for me, it is just the best!
We love OKW and have a hard time choosing another DVC resort. We wanted to try something else (not sure which one ) but I guess when it comes to calling we will give in to OKW again.
The villa units are HUGE! And you have the full balcony with the table and chairs as well. Can't beat that.

Hi Karin! I have been so busy with sales, and parties and programs and bazaars and babysitting and work that I just haven't kept up - Just wanted to drop by and wish you and Tom a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I will catch up in the next week or so - looking forward to your new 'Welcome Home" trip - coming up soon!!! I hope you will tune in for my Hawaii trip in March!

Tammie, tell me about being busy!
Come back whenever you have time to read - we will be all here.
I cannot wait to read about your Hawaii trip ... Hawaii is a dream of mine - is there a pre-trip report I have missed?

 

[cbg1027]

I could really go for some WPE right now. My grandma and I both admired the Pennette Chicken Alfredo on our last visit, but ended up with other items. Guess we need to schedule longer visits so we can eat there more than once!

 

[Linda67]

Karin, everytime I see the view from your villa at OKW it makes me want to stay there

 

[HowieHowie]

Hi Karin....Just wanted to wish you and Tom a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy the holidays!! Elaine, Howie, Scott & Rachel

 

[dizneeat]

It is time to celebrate Christmas!
Merry Christmas to ALL my DISfriends!

 

[Teri1]

Merry Christmas Karin!

 

[jenseib]

Merry Christmas Karin and Tom!!!!

 

[dvc4life]

Just wanted to wish you and Tom a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS Karin!

 

[KatMark]

Merry Christmas Karin and Tom.

 

[englishrose47]

To all my Dis Friends

 

[dizneeat]

I could really go for some WPE right now. My grandma and I both admired the Pennette Chicken Alfredo on our last visit, but ended up with other items. Guess we need to schedule longer visits so we can eat there more than once!

You really need to try the Pennette Chicken Alfredo - they are so good, but you need to be hungry, the portion is huge!
Longer visits are a lot of fun, but this is just like us going to DLRP. We go for a long weekend as it is easy to get back. Guess that's the same for you!

Karin, everytime I see the view from your villa at OKW it makes me want to stay there

It is such a wonderful, peaceful resort. It really doesn't feel like a hotel, it's more like a little village. You really should give it a try some time.

Hi Karin....Just wanted to wish you and Tom a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy the holidays!! Elaine, Howie, Scott & Rachel

Thank you! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas too.

Merry Christmas Karin!

Thank you, Teri!

 

[dizneeat]

Merry Christmas Karin and Tom!!!!

Thank you, Jennifer!

Just wanted to wish you and Tom a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS Karin!

Thank you, Chris!

Merry Christmas Karin and Tom.

Thank you, Kathy!

To all my Dis Friends

Thank you, Rosie!

 

[dizneeat]

Day7, August 19

Meeting Rosie and receiving special treatment - Part 3

I asked if Ron was working that day and yes, he was, so we asked if we could be seated in his area.
They told us that we might have to wait a bit longer than the usual 20 minutes, but that was okay with us. Beeper in hand we walked over to the elevator and waited to be taken up to the restaurant.
It didn't take long and we were back in the hustle and bustle of this busy restaurant. Tom and I got ready to go outside onto the viewing deck when our beeper went off.
No 20 minute wait, more like a 2 minute wait. We were led to a 4 top and told that Ron would be over in a few minutes to greet us and were left to study the menus. A little later he came over, looked at us, thought about it and then you could see that it had dawned on him who we were.
We hugged and he told us that he had told us to email him before we were to visit so he could have gotten us a window table and had it decorated. We were quite happy with where we were and that we had gotten him as our server. After our little chat he told us that he was going to get us a glass of water and that he would be back in a bit to discuss the menu, did we have any questions. He did not only bring us both a glass of water, but he brought us

two glasses of Prosecco as well. He sprinkled the table with Mickey confetti

and when we proceeded to order some wine with our dinner he went all out and recommended another wine, but wanted us to try both. So back he went and came back with 4 glasses and the two bottles in question. We both took a sip of both wines and he was right, the wine he had recommended was far better. So we both ordered

a glass of the Mer Soleil. We then ordered our starter and the main courses. It did not take long and we were served

the Spiced Lamb with Dates, Roasted Olives, Sylvetta Arugula, Cucumber Yogurt, and Manchego Cheese Flatbread, which we shared. Once we were done Ron brought out

the California Grill's sourdough bread and

a small dish filled with butter sprinkled with sea salt. Ron stayed a while to chat some more and then told us that he was bringing us something else to try. They were serving

a very special honey, that came in a honeycomb with their cheeses. The honey itself would go nicely with the bread as well, so he brought some out on a little plate for us to taste. We nibbled on the bread and dipped it in the honey and had some of it with the nice butter and after a while our main courses arrived. Tom had ordered

the Florida Yellowtail Snapper, served over Dungeness Crab risotto, Brentwood Corn, Snap Peas and Sauce Choron. I had ordered

the Cast Iron-seared Veal Tenderloin with Marble Potatoes, California Blue Lake Beans, and Morel-Vegetable Vinaigrette. Needless to say that both were wonderful and while we were eating the manager of the California Grill stopped by at our table to ask about our experience.
Ron came by as well and told him that we were special guests and then explained to him that we were the "chocolate people", which seemed to ring a bell with the manager as well. We had a nice conversation about Austria and about how much we enjoyed our visit to the restaurant and Ron's service and then it was time for them to move on.
To say the least, we were full once we had finished our entrees, but Ron wanted us to have a look at the dessert menu anyway and brought out

two glasses of dessert wine to get us in the mood. He got Tom a glass of the Royal Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, from Hungary and I got a glass of the Mission Hill Riesling Icewine Reserve. Now we had to get dessert. Tom ordered

the Summer Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler, served with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream. I went for my "old staple" and favourite California Grill dessert,

the Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Warm Chocolate Cake with Molten Center, Macerated California Strawberries and Strawberry Ice cream. We sat for quite a while and enjoyed our desserts before we decided to ask for the bill, handed Ron our Tables in Wonderland card and our Key To The World. I guess we completely forgot to tell Ron that we were on the Dining Plan and he didn't take off our credits, but billed our room.
We didn't mind either way, but were now left with 4 more credits to spend. After saying our goodbyes and learning which days were his days off we finally walked outside and took a few pictures of the Magic Kingdom.

It was Extra Magic Hour at the Magic Kingdom that night, but it was only to start at 11pm and so we slowly walked over to be greeted by a huge crowd walking towards the entrance.

To be continued ..........

 

[Minnie&Nana]

What a nice update! I eat very plain food, but while it doesn't appeal to me it sure does look pretty!!

I love how you know Ron and have made such a nice connection with him. One of this days I have to actually hear your voices so I read heaing your accent!

 

[dizneeat]

What a nice update! I eat very plain food, but while it doesn't appeal to me it sure does look pretty!!

I love how you know Ron and have made such a nice connection with him. One of this days I have to actually hear your voices so I read heaing your accent!

Thank you, Christine!
I am sure you would find something you'd like on the menu too - they DO treak the menu to make it right for you. And the view from the observation deck is just breathtaking.

I never thought we would become friends with Ron. But he is really really nice and it is such fun to be treated like royalty while dining at the CG.
And one of these days we will have a chance to talk, I am sure!

 

[KatMark]

Great update, Karin. The food looks yummy (my bosses daughter is being taken to Disney World next month by her husband for her 60th birthday; he asked me to recommend a special dinner and I told him to take her to California Grill!).

I'm glad you were able to get Ron.