Chapter 9: A Meal with a Reputation.....
As Im SURE you could tell by Briannas outfit, we were headed to Dinner with the Princesses at Akershus. We got there a little early and went to check in. They told us it would be about 10-15 minutes and not to go on the Maelstrom while we waited (as if). Do people really do that? Check in for an ADR, then run off for a ride? That seems kind of rude to me....Oh well, I never took finishing classes, so what do I know?
We walked through the little shops across the way. There was a family taking pictures with the troll, so we waited until they were done before lettign the kids go over and climb on him....well, before I could snap off a SINGLE picture, some family who ALSO didnt attend finishing school came in, and started climbing all over the troll. Then the dad went to go remove my son from a picture he was taking, and it was either end up thrown out of the park for causing another guest extreme pain, or to gently remove my children from their presence myself....so no pics. All I can say is, thank goodness HHBG was looking at the toys at the time.
So we wandered out of the stores and camped out on a spot of curb next tot he princess stuff kiosk. Great place, HHBG. All I heard for the next 10 minutes was mommy, can I get something?? But I dont have Jasmine! Please Mommy! I SAID PLEASE!! Finally, I had to walk her AWAY from the cart...not that that stopped the begging for stuff. Ill tell you, Disney sure has that part DOWN. If I were a more easily persuaded mother, my daughter would have had something, Just to shut her up, but I dont do that. I know many parents dont, but then again, many DO.
After what seemed like an hour (but was really about 10 minutes), outr name got called. First, Baby! No waiting in line to get our pic with Belle....in fact, she even took a little extra time with the kids, and let Spencer be his hyper self, then gt him calmed down for a nice pic. See?
This is Spencer jumping around and being hyper:
This is my version of the very nice picture...that yes, we did buy (suckers!):
We were seated off to the left of the entrance, pretty close to the koltboard and withing sight of the princess door. Our server Kim came, and told the kids who the princesses were that day:
Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine, and a surprise princess
Brianna hoped it was Giselle. I told her not to get her hopes up.I guessed it was Cinderella. HHBG guessed Snow White.
Kim asked us if we would like something to drink, and we ordered sprites for the kids and a bottle of Imagine Cuvee Sparkling Wine for the adults. This is one of the specially for Disney wines made for the Year of a Million dreams. It was quite good. He went to go get our drinks, and we went to go get some food from the koltboard.
I forget what I got but it was all very good. (I didnt get the shrimp, btu HHBG did...he said it was OK, but had a funky marinade). The kids stuck with cheese and meat.
YET AGAIN, there was someone at the buffet who decided that no one minded sharing her germs, as she picked up every thing that wasnt wet with her BARE HANDS, smelled it, made a face, and put it back. Uh. Ew.
Spencer saw this, and grabbed a piece of salami with HIS bare hands. I swooped in before he could even put it back, and announced LOUDLY, that once you touch it, you take it. No exceptions. This did not stop yechy lady. Thank goodness we were AHEAD of her in the buffet line.
We went back with our food, and Kim came with the sodas and poured us our wine. It was very good. Then it was time to order our food:
Brianna: Ravioli (the authentic Norwegian kind....with marinara sauce)
Spencer: Authentic Norwegian Pizza
(Side note: Why didnt they have any interesting offerings on the kids menu? My kids might not have eaten what was offered, but ONE offering would have been nice)
HHBG: Braiseed Pork
Me: Bacon Wrapped Cod.
Our food came, and we ate. It was AWESOME!!!! Now, I know a lot of people have had very bad experiences at Akershus, but our food was wonderful. My cod was cooked perfectly and so tasty. HHBGs pork was also perfect and excelent. And...Uh...I didnt taste the kids stuff.
Maybe they got a new cook? I dont know. The food when we went to Akershus last year was also excellent. Maybe we have no taste, and think nasty food is excellent. All I know is, Akershus was one of our best meals of the week.
After eating dinner, the princesses started to show up. First was Ariel:
Then Sleeping Beauty (Who got a real kick out of Briannas outfit, and gushed over it)
Then was Jasmine....my SONS favorite. There si something going on with Spencer. Who can forget last years picture:
This year, his focus was a little lower. We had to get him to look away from her jewels....
Then, the surprise princess. I was right. Neener neener neener. I won first scoop of dessert!
Spencers still looking at Jasmine.....
Soon, it was time for dessert. Rice cream, princess cake and cappuccino cheese cake. The rice cream was a world of awesomeness, and HHBG was ticked I got first scoop. The princess cake was also good, but the only one who liked the cheesecake was Spencer.
Before we left, Spencer had to use the restroom. There is NEVER a time where we go to a restaurant that Spencer doesnt have to use the restroom. Theres just somehting about restaurants that makes him have to go. Usually number 2. I oculd tell you stories that would melt your face off....poor HHBG, he also refuses to got to the ladies room.
We considered an on-going picture essay about all of the bathroom Spencer had to poop in, but we started to forget to take pics. HHBG never takes pictures, so if I forgot to remind him, the pics didnt get taken.
While the guys were in the bathroom, Kim came back to finish clearing our plates. Brianna handed him her plate, smiled her little love me smile and said thank you. Well that was it. Poor Kim was a goner. He came back and gave her a glow cube. She gave him a huge smile, a hug, and another thank you. AWWWW....
It was really cute until Spencer came back and saw that Brianna had gotten something and he hadnt. Magic over. Cue tantrum. We high-tailed it out of there. I was so embarrassed at this display of his. Bleh.
While we were walking back tothe front of the park, we let Spencer choose how we would go home. He chose tot ake the monorail to the TTC, another monorail to the MK, then the boat back to WL. Yes, we gave him this option. E wanted to compare travel times, because I had heard this was quicker.
For the record....its not.
The monorail rides were uneventful, but we JUST MISSED the boat. There was a family in line in front of us with a little girl, and my kids made quick friends with her. They had a great time. The little girl even sat with me and Brianna on the boat once it came. We were really hoping htey were staying in our hotel, but no such luck. They lived in the area, were on a day trip, and were headed back to the car they had left parked at WL. Oh well.
We went back to the room, and I grabbed the mugs to get some yummy root-beer goodness. After I got back, I walked in on the kids having a huge argument over what to wear the next day. I forget what we figured out, but we got something figured out,a dnthe kids lyign down. They promptly fell fast asleep.
HHBG and I sat up and talked a little while, I pulled out the Mickey gifts, and we went to sleep also. It was back to Epcot tomorrow, and we were goign to try to make rope-drop.
Coming soon: Do we make rope drop?? And will Brianna finally be tall enough to go Soarin?
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... that is if you don't mind me borrowing the idea)
