Day 1 part 4! Sorry, no pictures in this update!
Back to Poly we headed via the Monorail! When we got there we stopped in the shop and bought some adult beverages, wine for me, beer for DH, a few snacks and a postcard for the kids! In hind sight I cant figure out why I didnt think to stop at the lounge instead and get a Lapu Lapu or something!
We took a long stroll to our room. Really, our room was reallllllllllllly far from the Grand Ceremonial House! It wasnt to terribly bad. But, there was a few times when I really didnt want to walk that far!
Take a look at the map! I put a red dot on the Tahiti Building approximately where our room was! It was a hike!
We go to our room and found a lovely gift basket sent to us from MIL, FIL, SIL and her DH! It was very nice! Champagne, Mickey champagne flutes and different foods!
DH shacked out on the bed the TV on. Im sorry, Im all for resting and at that point we needed it, but I couldnt see myself lying on the bed with that beautiful beach and view outside!!!
So I left DH and went outside in hopes of snagging a hammock! The one closet to our room was occupied by a couple who really could have used a room
Apparently they forgot this is a family place, no joke. But they were in a pretty secluded spot.
So I walked down the beach and sat on a beach chair. That only lasted about 2 minutes because it was too hard to really relax in. I was admiring a hammock further down the beach between two huge palm trees that was calling my name! So I went for a short walk down the beach and claimed that hammock for own!!
It was so relaxing to lie in that hammock gentle swaying back and forth! The best part was if I laid right I could see the castle and the boats on the water! AHHHHHHH!
I laid there for a good 45 minutes just relaxing! I would have stayed longer but it was very breezy and the breeze was picking up and I was getting cold. So I walked back to the room. Good thing the smart Disney people put the numbers of the rooms on the first floor on the outside of the building too, not just in the hallway. Otherwise I probably wouldnt have found our room!!!
I got my sweater and sat on out little patio for a bit listening to DH snore inside!
Then it was time to get ready for dinner!
I poured myself a glass of wine which was very yummy, and quickly ironed our clothes for the night! I woke DH and got myself ready.
Then it was time to head to the Grand Floridian for our dinner at Narcoossees! We left early hoping wed be seated early because we were kinda hungry!
One Monorail stop and we were there! We stopped in Basin and looked around. I didnt buy anything!!
At this point DH mentioned to me how proud he was of me for going all the way through the shops on Main Street from the Hall of Champions all the way down to the first entrance of the Emporium, without buying 1 single thing and not buying anything in Basin! LOL!! I was proud of myself too!
We headed to the lobby and sat for a second listening to the band play while I filled out the postcard and dropped it in the mail box.
Then we headed outside toward Narcoossees!
We checked in and were seated within about 5 minutes! Yippeee!
Our waiter was a very nice and funny guy named Chevy! He informed us Yes, like Chevy Chase and then would throw in a funny little Vacation (the movies) reference every now and then. It was too funny. I suppose if you have seen the movies it wouldnt have been so amusing but I think if we didnt get the first 1 or 2 he would have stopped doing it. Of course, we got them.
We looked at the menu and while we were discussing all the yummy looking things on the menu we got an anniversary surprise! 2 flutes of champagne with strawberries on top! It was very nice and the champagne was wonderful!
Then it was time to order. Ill take this moment to let you know that DH and I are not foodies. Far from it. DH is very meat and potatoes and not an adventurous eater at all. Im a lot more adventurous then him but still not all that willing to try things too far outside of my comfort zone. We know what we like and we know what we dont like, simple and easy. So take any dining reviews from that perspective.
We both ordered Crab Cakes for an appetizer and the Steamed Whole Maine Lobster for a main course.
The Crab Cakes were delicious! Very fresh, not overly fired or overly fishy. There were 2 on each plate which was more than plenty. The green papaya and remoulade sauce that accompanied it was also delicious! It was just right to add a touch of extra flavor and not over power the cakes!
Now on to the lobster! Were we live lobster is abundant, one of the good things of living by the water. We love lobster and have it several times a year when one of the local fish markets has a sale. The thing I hate about lobster is the work. I feel like I shouldnt have to work so hard to eat! Cracking, pulling etc. Well, this lobster came in a very lovely presentation and although was in the shell had already been very carefully taken out and placed back in. It was sooooo good! It was so fresh! It was absolutely perfectly cooked! It was outstanding!
Then it was time for dessert! Did we really have any room left?! Well on the platinum plan you get an appetizer and a dessert so what the heck! DH ordered Almond Crusted Cheesecake and I order Strawberry Shortcake. Both were delicious but it was kind of hard to enjoy them after eating the Crab Cakes and Lobster! We were full!
The meal was outstanding, to say the least! Well definitely return here again! Dinner for the 2 of us, 2 appies, 2 entrees, 2 desserts, and drinks (a glass of wine for me, a beer for DH and 2 sodas) cost, hold onto your hat, a little over $250. No joke. We, of course, had to pay out of pocket for the alcoholic drink. I kid you not when I say it was a meal worth $250! With the platinum plan or deluxe dining a signature restaurant, such as Narcoossees, is only 1 dining credit, not the 2 it would be on the normal dining plan. The deluxe plan is 71.99 per day per adult. On this meal, and this day in general with lunch, we made out very well.
With our tummies full and smiles on our faces we bid farewell to Narcoossees noting in our minds to return in the future! A Mommy and Daddy date night next trip with MIL and FIL perhaps!
Then it was off to the Magic Kingdom for our platinum plan reserved seating for Wishes!
. Can't wait to read more. I totally know what you mean about the COP. It's always a must do for me.
I guess with 4 trips with the kiddos under his belt he's used to getting the stroller at every park! He felt kinda silly! 
congrats on your trip!!! Your going to have a blast! 
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it sounds like a wonderful meal! i agree about crashing on the bed when there's a perfectly good beach with chairs and hammocks so close by - i'd have gone out, too! Sounds like a wonderful first night so far, hope Wishes was spectacular!
about the ironing underwear, too cute
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