Mom & Son Heading to Food & Wine! Nov 9th - 13th! 12/2-Y&Y, MVMCP & Complete!
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Ok. lets get started! We arrived late Friday night and rode the ME to the AllStar Music resort. We were very tired and just wanted to get to our room. At check-in I am told that there is no balance due. What? This is a room only reservation and I know that I owe 3 nights. Turns out that they applied someone else's payment to our room. The guy tells me that they can't reverse the charge until they talk to the person even though he confirmed that she is staying at the resort and still has a balance on her account. He then tells me that if this person didn't intend to pay for our room they will charge the balance to my credit card on file. Ok, no ... I want to pay with a gift card. I ask him if he can just take the payment so that when her charge is reversed we will be paid and he tells me no. Ok, its too late to argue, I will talk to a manager in the morning. Off we go to probably the farthest building they could have put us in. *sigh* My bad, I didn't do my research and didn't request a room.
Room was Ok, nothing special We missed Pop. I know it is a value, but the room seemed rundown. TV didn't work that first night but again, we didn't care. We just wanted to get some sleep go we could get up bright and early for our first day of food & wine!
Room was Ok, nothing special We missed Pop. I know it is a value, but the room seemed rundown. TV didn't work that first night but again, we didn't care. We just wanted to get some sleep go we could get up bright and early for our first day of food & wine!
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Saturday morning we got up showered and headed to the buses. We just missed an EPCOT bus and had to wait about 20 minutes for the next one. Not a problem. Met a nice family from Texas and chatted in line.
Now as a family used to going to WDW in August, let me tell you about the weather. Oh my! Perfect just doesn't describe it. Nice breeze, mid to high 70's. We were in heaven!
Arrived at EPCOT and went to Festival Center to try some:
Drinking chocolate! This was good but oh, so rich. Definitely like drinking a melted candy bar. We would not have been able to drink more than that cup.
Also checked out the chocolate sculptures ...
These were really cool. Last stop was the Chase lounge ...
Nice place to chillax for a bit. We then headed over to the WS passing the cranberry bog on the way ...
This was really neat to see. Jay's parents have a house on the Cape near a real bog so this caused a neat memory for us.
Next up ... the food!
Now as a family used to going to WDW in August, let me tell you about the weather. Oh my! Perfect just doesn't describe it. Nice breeze, mid to high 70's. We were in heaven!
Arrived at EPCOT and went to Festival Center to try some:
Drinking chocolate! This was good but oh, so rich. Definitely like drinking a melted candy bar. We would not have been able to drink more than that cup.
Also checked out the chocolate sculptures ...
These were really cool. Last stop was the Chase lounge ...
Nice place to chillax for a bit. We then headed over to the WS passing the cranberry bog on the way ...
This was really neat to see. Jay's parents have a house on the Cape near a real bog so this caused a neat memory for us.
Next up ... the food!
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First stop for us was
Where we had
Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicey Mayonnaise
This was delicious! I loved the chutney. Perfect blend of sweet, smokey and spicey. We rated this a 9.5 on our scale up to 10. Didn't get a perfect 10 because of the bread to meat ratio. A bit too much bread.
Next stop,
Where we had
Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey.
We loved this! Definitely a 10 for us. Salty cheese and sweet honey. Perfect. We have blue cheese honey toast for a snack at home so this was really good for us.
Also had the
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
We rated this an 8. DS liked it a bit better than I did. Too much oregano in the tzatziki for me. Chicken was perfectly cooked and tender though.
Next stop was the one we were most looking forward to ....
Where we tried
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta and Onion Jam and "Le Cellier" Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce
O M G! All of these got a 10 from us. The steak was perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth tender. The sausage has a nice spice that went perfect with the polenta and the soup was nice rich and creamy. We have had all of these foods at Le Cellier and thought they were even better as bite sized morsels of yumminess!
More day one coming up!
Where we had
Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicey Mayonnaise
This was delicious! I loved the chutney. Perfect blend of sweet, smokey and spicey. We rated this a 9.5 on our scale up to 10. Didn't get a perfect 10 because of the bread to meat ratio. A bit too much bread.
Next stop,
Where we had
Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey.
We loved this! Definitely a 10 for us. Salty cheese and sweet honey. Perfect. We have blue cheese honey toast for a snack at home so this was really good for us.
Also had the
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
We rated this an 8. DS liked it a bit better than I did. Too much oregano in the tzatziki for me. Chicken was perfectly cooked and tender though.
Next stop was the one we were most looking forward to ....
Where we tried
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta and Onion Jam and "Le Cellier" Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce
O M G! All of these got a 10 from us. The steak was perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth tender. The sausage has a nice spice that went perfect with the polenta and the soup was nice rich and creamy. We have had all of these foods at Le Cellier and thought they were even better as bite sized morsels of yumminess!
More day one coming up!
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Next up,
For something sweet ...
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Baileys Ganache
This was heavenly. A 9 from us. Very rich but we both wished that we had gotten our own instead of sharing. Small portion for sure.
I skipped the next booth ...
But Andrew wanted to try ...
Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
He rated this a 4 and the worst thing he had a F&W. He didn't care for the tomato chutney at all.
Next up ...
Where we tried
Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice and
Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and Singa Sauce
The beef was super tender but oh so spicy! WOW! We like some spice to our food but this was hot, hot HOT. Andrew ate most of it and ended up eating most of the rice with both meals to cool off his palette.
The mahi mahi was tasty, nothing special but tasty. We rated both of these a 7.
Next was a non F&W treat, the pumpkin funnel cake
This was really good! Hot,moist and very tasty. Andrew did not want the ice cream but it was really nice without it.
It was started to get really crowded so we decided to have one last taste and then cut out ...
Kielbasa with Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
I had most of this and it was quite good. I gave it an 8.
I loved how the miniature train village was also having a F&W
All in all we thought our first experience with F&W was very successful. Crowds were light until about 1:00 when it really got crazy. We made it half way around and decided to change our Sunday plans so we could come back again right at opening. We had planned to go to DTD on Sunday so we decided to head there. We took the bus to POP and I remembered that there was a snack that I wanted to try there ...
The King Cupcake. Chocolate cupcake with banana filling, peanut butter frosting and candied bacon. This was a really good cupcake. The frosting was whipped and very light, not the usual heavy Disney frosting. Cupcake was nice and moist. The bacon didn't really add much flavor though.
Then we were off to DTD. Dumb move on my part! I didn't realize what the Festival of the Masters was and it was PACKED. You really couldn't move without hitting someone. We walked thru without stopping anywhere and got back on the bus to DHS.
For something sweet ...
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Baileys Ganache
This was heavenly. A 9 from us. Very rich but we both wished that we had gotten our own instead of sharing. Small portion for sure.
I skipped the next booth ...
But Andrew wanted to try ...
Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
He rated this a 4 and the worst thing he had a F&W. He didn't care for the tomato chutney at all.
Next up ...
Where we tried
Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice and
Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and Singa Sauce
The beef was super tender but oh so spicy! WOW! We like some spice to our food but this was hot, hot HOT. Andrew ate most of it and ended up eating most of the rice with both meals to cool off his palette.
The mahi mahi was tasty, nothing special but tasty. We rated both of these a 7.
Next was a non F&W treat, the pumpkin funnel cake
This was really good! Hot,moist and very tasty. Andrew did not want the ice cream but it was really nice without it.
It was started to get really crowded so we decided to have one last taste and then cut out ...
Kielbasa with Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
I had most of this and it was quite good. I gave it an 8.
I loved how the miniature train village was also having a F&W
All in all we thought our first experience with F&W was very successful. Crowds were light until about 1:00 when it really got crazy. We made it half way around and decided to change our Sunday plans so we could come back again right at opening. We had planned to go to DTD on Sunday so we decided to head there. We took the bus to POP and I remembered that there was a snack that I wanted to try there ...
The King Cupcake. Chocolate cupcake with banana filling, peanut butter frosting and candied bacon. This was a really good cupcake. The frosting was whipped and very light, not the usual heavy Disney frosting. Cupcake was nice and moist. The bacon didn't really add much flavor though.
Then we were off to DTD. Dumb move on my part! I didn't realize what the Festival of the Masters was and it was PACKED. You really couldn't move without hitting someone. We walked thru without stopping anywhere and got back on the bus to DHS.
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Our only real plan at DHS was the Osborne Lights. I really wanted to be there when they turned them on. It was about 5ish so we went over to claim a spot and search for a snack.
Andrew had the candied pecans ...
I had to get the Mickey popcorn bucket ...
And we decided to try the gingerbread hot chocolate
I didn't try the pecans but Andrew loved them. The popcorn as usual was perfectly salty and delicious. The hot chocolate was just ick. I tried to like it, I really did. It was not good and we ended up giving most of it to a plant.
We saw the Osborne Lights during our Christmas trip in 2009 and I was feeling blessed that they started this weekend. They were just as amazing as I remembered. Pictures really do not do them justice but here are a few ...
We spent a little over an hour wandering the lights. Didn't find the cat though. Then we were off to the Contemporary for dinner at California Grille!
Andrew had the candied pecans ...
I had to get the Mickey popcorn bucket ...
And we decided to try the gingerbread hot chocolate
I didn't try the pecans but Andrew loved them. The popcorn as usual was perfectly salty and delicious. The hot chocolate was just ick. I tried to like it, I really did. It was not good and we ended up giving most of it to a plant.
We saw the Osborne Lights during our Christmas trip in 2009 and I was feeling blessed that they started this weekend. They were just as amazing as I remembered. Pictures really do not do them justice but here are a few ...
We spent a little over an hour wandering the lights. Didn't find the cat though. Then we were off to the Contemporary for dinner at California Grille!
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Oh that cupcake looks amazing! 
And I agree, the rendang was really spicy! 
And I agree, the rendang was really spicy!
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Dinner Saturday night was at California Grill. I tried for over a month to get this reservation. Flying Fish was our backup plan and that would have been fine but I was thrilled a few days before our trip when the ADR for Cali popped up! 
Here's the menu ...
We knew we wanted to try one of the sushi selections. Because of that we made the decision to just get several appetizers.
First though was the bread & sea-salted butter. I love the bread here. I like a super crusty crunchy bread so for me, this is perfect.
We decided to have the Triple Cheese flatbread . . . Pecorino, Asiago, and Provolone, Sun-dried Tomato, Arugula Pesto
This was tasty but my least favorite of the items we tried. I enjoyed it but the other things were just that much better.
For our sushi, we decided on the Dragon Roll . . . Spicy and Tataki Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Bell Pepper, Avocado, Chili-Soy Glaze
This was simply amazing. We don't generally like shrimp but together with every thing else in the roll we loved it! Both of us declared it our favorite food item of the trip.
For our "entrees" we shared two more appetizers,
Handmade Potato Gnocchi . . . Wild Mushrooms, Edamame, Smoked Pork, Organic Soft-poached Egg
and the Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli . . . Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pesto, Shiitake Mushrooms, Basil
Both were very good. We have had the Ravioli before and it did not disappoint this time. The Gnocchi was heavenly though. The egg melted in so perfectly with the smokey pork and the mushrooms. Delicious.
I had earl grey tea
and we shared a dessert ... Caramel Corn Crème Brûlée - Zellwood Sweet Corn Custard, Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream, and Caramel Corn Brittle
This was A-MA-ZING. One of my favorite all time Disney desserts. The creme brulee was so perfect. The ice cream has a bit of a 'icy' texture. It would have been a bit better if it was smooth, but the taste was still really good. And the brittle was just perfect.
Our original plan was to head into the MK for EMH but that was when we planned to sleep in on Sunday. Now that we decided to get up early and head back to F&W we just took a cab back to the AllStars.
All in all a very magical day for me. The weather was perfect. I was there with my son on a bonus trip to F&W and we got to see some of the wonderful Christmas decorations. As a side note, we did not do one ride or traditional "Disney" thing. And yet the day was just about perfect.
Here's the menu ...
We knew we wanted to try one of the sushi selections. Because of that we made the decision to just get several appetizers.
First though was the bread & sea-salted butter. I love the bread here. I like a super crusty crunchy bread so for me, this is perfect.
We decided to have the Triple Cheese flatbread . . . Pecorino, Asiago, and Provolone, Sun-dried Tomato, Arugula Pesto
This was tasty but my least favorite of the items we tried. I enjoyed it but the other things were just that much better.
For our sushi, we decided on the Dragon Roll . . . Spicy and Tataki Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Bell Pepper, Avocado, Chili-Soy Glaze
This was simply amazing. We don't generally like shrimp but together with every thing else in the roll we loved it! Both of us declared it our favorite food item of the trip.
For our "entrees" we shared two more appetizers,
Handmade Potato Gnocchi . . . Wild Mushrooms, Edamame, Smoked Pork, Organic Soft-poached Egg
and the Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli . . . Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pesto, Shiitake Mushrooms, Basil
Both were very good. We have had the Ravioli before and it did not disappoint this time. The Gnocchi was heavenly though. The egg melted in so perfectly with the smokey pork and the mushrooms. Delicious.
I had earl grey tea
and we shared a dessert ... Caramel Corn Crème Brûlée - Zellwood Sweet Corn Custard, Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream, and Caramel Corn Brittle
This was A-MA-ZING. One of my favorite all time Disney desserts. The creme brulee was so perfect. The ice cream has a bit of a 'icy' texture. It would have been a bit better if it was smooth, but the taste was still really good. And the brittle was just perfect.
Our original plan was to head into the MK for EMH but that was when we planned to sleep in on Sunday. Now that we decided to get up early and head back to F&W we just took a cab back to the AllStars.
All in all a very magical day for me. The weather was perfect. I was there with my son on a bonus trip to F&W and we got to see some of the wonderful Christmas decorations. As a side note, we did not do one ride or traditional "Disney" thing. And yet the day was just about perfect.
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Thank you! Our trip was absolutely perfect ... definitely magical!
Welcome!
We changed about about everything and it was really nice. I have never felt a slave to the dining plan before but I have to admit that not having too many set plans was really nice.
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Oh that cupcake looks amazing!
It really was worth the bus ride! We are planning to stay at Art of Animation in March and will definitely try to get over to Pop for another one.
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Great reviews so far. That cupcake looks so good!
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Great start so far! Loved seeing the preview pics you sent in on the "live report" thread 
We are headed to F&W in Oct
Will be our first time visiting F&W and we cant wait!
We are headed to F&W in Oct
Will be our first time visiting F&W and we cant wait!
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Thank you! It was really good! Wish I had one for breakfast!
Great start so far! Loved seeing the preview pics you sent in on the "live report" thread
We are headed to F&W in Oct
F&W was even better than I had thought it would be. We really had a great time. I hope to get back next year with DH!
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Oh my goodness, I can't believe that my beloved filet & cheese soup at LC are available at the F&W!! It really looks and sounds like you had a fantastic time and fantastic food. I went without a dining plan on our last trip and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I do like the dining plan but it's also nice to wing it and just order whatever, whenever without having to worry about credits.
Your meal of appetizers at CG looks just perfect! What a great idea!
It really looks and sounds like you had a fantastic time and fantastic food. I went without a dining plan on our last trip and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I do like the dining plan but it's also nice to wing it and just order whatever, whenever without having to worry about credits. Your meal of appetizers at CG looks just perfect! What a great idea!
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I am sorry for the delay ... I have been battling the flu. Better now than a couple of weeks ago!
So Sunday morning we were up early again to head back to EPCOT for F&W.
First stop was Mexico for
Taco de Filete
This was delicious. I wish we had a chance to get more than one of these. We rated it an 8
Then we were off to Scandinavia for
Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries and Rice Pudding with Berries
Andrew doesn't like rice pudding so that was all mine and it was delicious! Loved the strawberries with the custard. I gave this a 9.
The meatballs were just Ok. Not bad, not great. A 6 from us.
Next up was China for
Mongolian Beef in a steamed bun, Pork Potstickers and Mango Tapioca Pudding.
All were good. We gave the beef a 7 and the other two items 8's. Again, Andrew didn't have any of the tapioca. I loved it but it wasn't quite as good as the rice!
Then we were off to South Africa for
Seared Filet of Beef with Smashed Sweet Potatos and Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket.
We both really like the sweet potatoes and found the meat to be to be tough. Because of the sweet potatoes we gave this it a 7.
The pocket is the one thing we most differed on. Andrew really liked it and gave it a 8. I didn't love it and only gave it a 5.
Next was the Cheese booth
Cheese fondue with sourdough bread and the artistan cheese selection which was a cheddar, goat and blue
We really enjoyed both of these. The fondue got a 10 and the cheese plate a 9.
We debated on skipping Germany because we eat bratwurst every trip. We had a nice shady bench though and decided to keep it a bit longer by trying
Roast bratwurst in a pretzel roll and Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with ham and cheese)
We were so glad we didn't skip this one. We absolutely loved the Schinken Nudel. To us it tasted more like an eggy souflee. Definite 10. The bratwurst got an 8.
Walking by we noticed that the town was dealing with a train accident
Maybe because of the attack of the lizard!
Does anyone know where these guys go? In August you have to avoid stepping on them and this trip we only saw two the whole weekend.
Andrew now wanted something sweet and got a coffee gelato
He had one in August and loved it so had to have another one this trip.
I wanted to try the offerings in Italy
Ravioli Formaggio and Sweet Italian Sausage with Peppers
The ravioli was so disappointing. Worst thing of the Festival for me. It just had no flavor at all. Very flat. A 3. The sausage was a bit better but the bread ended up super soggy. We have the sausage and veggies and threw out the bread and most of the ravioli. Sausage got a 6.
Last stop for us was Japan
Karage Hand Roll - Crispy Chicken Breat with Sushi Rice and Spicy Mayonnaise.
This was a great way to end our first F&W experience. A definite 9.
It was very crowded at this point so we decided to head over to the MK.
A bit later we were hungry and stopped at Pinocchios to try the pepperoni flatbread and an iced tea
This was actually fairly tasty for what it is. Better than most WDW pizza but no where near the quality of restaurant flatbreads.
It hit the spot though.
Next up, new Fantasyland preview!
So Sunday morning we were up early again to head back to EPCOT for F&W.
First stop was Mexico for
Taco de Filete
This was delicious. I wish we had a chance to get more than one of these. We rated it an 8
Then we were off to Scandinavia for
Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries and Rice Pudding with Berries
Andrew doesn't like rice pudding so that was all mine and it was delicious! Loved the strawberries with the custard. I gave this a 9.
The meatballs were just Ok. Not bad, not great. A 6 from us.
Next up was China for
Mongolian Beef in a steamed bun, Pork Potstickers and Mango Tapioca Pudding.
All were good. We gave the beef a 7 and the other two items 8's. Again, Andrew didn't have any of the tapioca. I loved it but it wasn't quite as good as the rice!
Then we were off to South Africa for
Seared Filet of Beef with Smashed Sweet Potatos and Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket.
We both really like the sweet potatoes and found the meat to be to be tough. Because of the sweet potatoes we gave this it a 7.
The pocket is the one thing we most differed on. Andrew really liked it and gave it a 8. I didn't love it and only gave it a 5.
Next was the Cheese booth
Cheese fondue with sourdough bread and the artistan cheese selection which was a cheddar, goat and blue
We really enjoyed both of these. The fondue got a 10 and the cheese plate a 9.
We debated on skipping Germany because we eat bratwurst every trip. We had a nice shady bench though and decided to keep it a bit longer by trying
Roast bratwurst in a pretzel roll and Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with ham and cheese)
We were so glad we didn't skip this one. We absolutely loved the Schinken Nudel. To us it tasted more like an eggy souflee. Definite 10. The bratwurst got an 8.
Walking by we noticed that the town was dealing with a train accident
Maybe because of the attack of the lizard!
Does anyone know where these guys go? In August you have to avoid stepping on them and this trip we only saw two the whole weekend.
Andrew now wanted something sweet and got a coffee gelato
He had one in August and loved it so had to have another one this trip.
I wanted to try the offerings in Italy
Ravioli Formaggio and Sweet Italian Sausage with Peppers
The ravioli was so disappointing. Worst thing of the Festival for me. It just had no flavor at all. Very flat. A 3. The sausage was a bit better but the bread ended up super soggy. We have the sausage and veggies and threw out the bread and most of the ravioli. Sausage got a 6.
Last stop for us was Japan
Karage Hand Roll - Crispy Chicken Breat with Sushi Rice and Spicy Mayonnaise.
This was a great way to end our first F&W experience. A definite 9.
It was very crowded at this point so we decided to head over to the MK.
A bit later we were hungry and stopped at Pinocchios to try the pepperoni flatbread and an iced tea
This was actually fairly tasty for what it is. Better than most WDW pizza but no where near the quality of restaurant flatbreads.
It hit the spot though.
Next up, new Fantasyland preview!
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Be careful with those APs....
I'm amazed at how much use I was able to get out of them! But how wonderful that you're able to get in so much quality time with your son before he leaves for college.
And what better way that Food and Wine? I went this year and loved it. It was like a super, amped up awesome version of World Showcase.
We had a wonderful meal at Cali Grill, as well. Our waiter was superb, as was the food. And, much like you, it was an ADR I had stalked and it finally came up not long before out trip!
I'm amazed at how much use I was able to get out of them! But how wonderful that you're able to get in so much quality time with your son before he leaves for college.And what better way that Food and Wine? I went this year and loved it. It was like a super, amped up awesome version of World Showcase.
We had a wonderful meal at Cali Grill, as well. Our waiter was superb, as was the food. And, much like you, it was an ADR I had stalked and it finally came up not long before out trip!
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Oh my goodness, I can't believe that my beloved filet & cheese soup at LC are available at the F&W!!
Your meal of appetizers at CG looks just perfect! What a great idea!
Yes, it was actually quite nice not dealing with credits. I am looking forward to our trip next August using TIW and no dining plan. I did book the DP for our quick March trip because $$ will be tight and I need the trip prepaid. No deluxe though, just the regular.
Be careful with those APs....
And what better way that Food and Wine? I went this year and loved it. It was like a super, amped up awesome version of World Showcase.
We had a wonderful meal at Cali Grill, as well. Our waiter was superb, as was the food. And, much like you, it was an ADR I had stalked and it finally came up not long before out trip!
I know! The APs are killing me! Just the thought that I can go whenever I can get there. I don't think we will be going any more than our March and August trip but I s'pose you never know!
Yes, super amped up awesome about sums it up. The atmosphere was so fun. We met some awesome people. It was really great. We we there early though, not at night when people had been drinking all day. Not sure if that changed anything.
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Loved reading your reviews. Thanks! We were there for FW. But didn't try some of the food you did. Next year!!
Yes, now that I have been once, I cannot wait to go back! Hoping to go for a long weekend with DH next year!
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