No Longer coming to you Live from Disney World! Take 3 DDW'S TAMBU LOUNGE 8/6

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Then Kris sent one more update yesterday.


She said, "We went to a Culinary Demonstration with John Hui from Pebble Beach Resorts."


















"He made a lemon olive oil cake with creme fraiche gelato and a balsamic reduction and marinated strawberries. We were also served Vinsanto Sangallo Fattoria del Cerro wine."





"Everything went together nicely. I will be making the cake at home. The wine was priced at $29.95 at Epcot for a bottle."​

3 October Game Points Earned + 3 Bonus Points for sign/menu and chef pics

 

[scanne]

Live report checking in: November 1-8th -

Disneyland resort!!!! Woo hoo! Hope that's ok on here....cannot wait!

 

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Next in on Thursday morning was an update from Jeri (jerseytinkerbell).


She said, "Last night we were undecided on where to eat so we pulled up the index on this thread and looked through all the great pictures to help us decide."


"We ended up at the Yacht Club's...




"We started out with drinks, Rob had...







"This drink was so strong!"


"I was thrilled to spot my favorite beer from F&W on their drink menu."






"I was actually craving this beer so I was thrilled to be able to have a couple glasses with dinner."



"Here I am with my beer and looking very nautical in my stripes."





"We both got appetizers."





"I got the mussels and clams...



"These were delicious! The broth was incredible so I was happy to have the slice of focaccia to help soak it up."



"Rob had the fried rock shrimp...





"He loved these! It was a huge portion too. These could have been a meal on their own."



"Then it was on to the entrees...





"I went with the crab cakes...



"Delicious! All crab and barely any filler. They were so rich that I could only finish one."



"Rob went with the Chef's Pasta Creation...




"I forget the exact description from the waitress but the meat in there is short ribs. Rob was gushing about this dish! It was his favorite meal of the trip. He said to tell everyone they have to go to this restaurant."



"He got most of his meal boxed up as well and I was so full but I really wanted to try dessert."





"I went with the hazelnut chocolate cake...




"This was good but I wish more of the hazelnut flavor came through. I wanted more of the salted caramel too."


"Overall this was an incredible meal and the best service of the trip so far! I was happy to get a walk-up easily here, so I hope it remains a hidden gem!"

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10 October Game Points Earned + 4 Bonus Points for sign, menus, and pic of Jeri

 

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Then we received this update from Gisèle (Arielle71).


She said, "Last night we had our 2nd dinner at...









Bread service...





"We shared the Duck in all its Glory. - 5/5"



Duck in all its Glory - House-made Sausage, Rillettes, Prosciutto, Duck Liver Pate, Cranberry Compote





"DH had the Pork Two Ways, paired with a Pinot Noir." - 5/5"



Pork Two Ways - Grilled Tenderloin, Goat Cheese Polenta, Mushrooms, Lacquered Belly, Applesauce




"I had the 24 hours short ribs." - 4/5"



24-Hour Short Rib "Filet" with Caramelized Root Vegetables, Olive Oil Potato Puree, Red Wine Butter

"It was too salted but very good, and I had a Cab Sauvignon."


"After the fireworks, we had a creme brulee - 4.5/5 and the banana fritters - 5/5."




"Our server offered us two glasses of California bubbly!"


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10 October Game Points Earned + 3 Bonus Points for sign and pics of Gisele & Joel

 

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Next in yesterday was an update from Chris (dvc4life).


She said, "Had a great first night dinner SSR's...






"A couple of menu shots...








Bread service





"My daughter had some onion rings for an appetizer."



"They were pretty good."




"This is the crispy free range chicken with macaroni and cheese and green beans. She loved it."





"The three guys in our group all had the prime rib."





"I had the grilled romaine salad."



"It didn't have much grilled flavor this time. But it was still good."



"This is the lamb dish that our friend's son had."



"He said it was very good."



"And finally Tracy had the house salad and tomato bisque."



"She enjoyed them both."

"So our first dinner here was a success for us all."
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10 October Game Points Earned + 2 Bonus Points for name and menu pics

 

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Then we received another update from Gisèle (Arielle71), who had breakfast yesterday at the Polynesian's...





"We shared the Tonga Toast, the Samoan,...




... and a pot of Kona coffee."





"It was perfect, a full order of Tonga Toast is too sweet for us but like that it's the ultimate breakfast!!!"​

2 October Game Points Earned + 1 Bonus Point for sign

 

[cousinbb]

I leave tomorrow for wdw!!! I can't wait to be there and help out with the live thread .

 

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Just a reminder that next up to the Disney Dining Plate is ...​

peteykirch



peteykirch will be at Disney World from 10/27 - 11/1 and has volunteered to do live updates for us while there!




HAVE A GREAT TRIP, peteykirch!!! ​

 

[Tinker Pam]

Hello all. Cant wait for my chance to report we will be there Nov 20- Dec 4

 

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Let's continue with Thursday's updates, beginning with a couple from Paula (smile4stamps).


"On Tuesday we went to our first park that wasn't Epcot. I got going while Hunter was still sleeping and did a few things."




"Including one of my favorites Festival of the Lion King. While waiting for the show I took advantage of the high powered fan!"




"I also took a solo ride on Dinosaur."





"Then Hunter was on his way so we met up at the front. We were both hungry so I listed off the food choices as I hadn't made an ADR. (BBQ, would be having for dinner, Pizza, we had yesterday, burgers.. Nah, Chinese.. There we go!) so we headed to...





"I got in line to see if there were any openings while I told Hunter to check the bar. Just then 4 spots opened at the bar! Another couple took their seats at the same time we did so the bartender thought we were all together. Once that was cleared up we ordered some drinks. Hunter a Long Island and myself a Big Bamboo."


"Picture of the Menu...





"We decided to go with the Pot Stickers and Egg Rolls...




"Hunter thought they were some of the best egg rolls he's had in a long time!"



"Hunter also had some Wonton soup...






"For an entree we went with the Honey Chicken...




"This was okay. I thought when we had it in the past it was better."



"We did skip dessert. I know it's sacrilegious to skip the wontons in this group but they aren't for us."



"Then before leaving AK, we took a couple of rides on the Safari (photos by Hunter)...








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2 October Game Points Earned + 6 Bonus Points for sign, menu, pics of Paula, and misc. pics

 

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Paula continued, "After our Safari rides, we headed back to the resort (Wilderness Lodge) for some time at our favorite...

Trout Pass Pool Bar


"The menu had some different drinks...





"My beloved Poolside Plunge is missing!"


"So I went with the Black Cherry Lemonade instead and Hunter the Long Island."








"Then I had the Citrus Blast...








"Hunter thought it tasted like children's aspirin. It was better once stirred together but not great!"




"And not having had dessert, Hunter wanted a cupcake from...












"He thought this was where we had gotten the peanut butter one but I had to break the news to him that not only was that not the place but that it is not available anymore. I did get us some treats though."




"I went with the Magic bar and the Apple Spice cupcake."


"The middle...




"The cupcake was okay. Frosting was a bit dense. Loved the Magic bar though!!"​

2 October Game Points Earned + 4 Bonus Points for sign, menu and drink description pics

 

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Next in on Thursday was Jeri's (jerseytinkerbell) two-part breakfast update from DHS.


She said, "This morning we once again headed to HS for Toy Story Mania. And once again had breakfast at...






"Rob had a sausage, egg and cheese English muffin, cheese danish, and apple juice."




"They really need some more savory breakfast options in this park seeing as this is our third stop here this trip."




"Meanwhile I grabbed my breakfast from...





"A Red Velvet Cupcake...




"I was not feeling this today. I should have just stuck with my cheese danish. I ate all the frosting and threw most of the cake out. Super healthy breakfast." ​

6 October Game Points Earned + 2 Bonus Points for sign pics

 

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Amanda (MissPrice) also sent us an update from DHS on Thursday, but her's was from her Wednesday night dinner at...






Cocktail menu...




She said, "I had the fried chicken...





...and Tanya had the pot roast."




"My chicken was very good. Not too greasy and the crust was flavorful. Tanya enjoyed her pot roast also."​

2 October Game Points Earned + 3 Bonus Points for name/menu pics

 

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Then we received Kathy's (kanadar) final thoughts from their trip which ended last Sunday.


Kathy said, "My favorite appetizers were the Cobb Salad from Hollywood Brown Derby and the Scotch Egg from Rose and Crown. I really enjoyed the short rib entree from Sanaa. My favorite dessert was the Strawberry Champagne Cheesecake with Macerated Strawberries and Dark Chocolate Capers from HBD. I LOVED this dessert (it also had those passion fruit balls in it that are on the strawberry cupcake at Be Our Guest). My favorite F&W booth item was the potato and leek waffle from Belgium. Honorable mention would be the Bouef Bourguignon from France and the Lamb Meatball from New Zealand."

"Mary's favorites were the pork chop from Hollywood Brown Derby and the cobbler from Artist Point. Her favorite F&W offerings were the Pork Belly from Brazil and the Banoffee Tart at Scotland. Her honorable mentions were the Zapiekanki from Poland and the Kimchi Dog from China."

"My dad's favorites were the Spicy Durban Chicken and Short Ribs from Sanaa. His favorite F&W offerings were the griddled cheese from Greece, the pork belly from Brazil and the Zapiekanki from Poland."


"Jeff's favorite was the butter chicken and short ribs from Sanaa, for dessert he also liked the Strawberry Champagne Cheesecake and the Banana-White Chocolate Toffee Tower both from HBD. His favorite F&W offering was the ravioli, this was his favorite thing we ate the entire trip. His honorable mentions were the Banoffee Tart from Scotland, the potato and leek waffle from Belgium and the Bouef Bourguignon from France."

"And with that our report is complete! Sorry it took so long, catching up after being away is always difficult! But we had a great time! Jeff enjoyed it as well although I don't think he has fallen in love with Disney quite yet (I'll keep working on it though! ) Thanks so much for letting us participate!"



5 October Bonus Points Awarded

 

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Next in was Paula's (smile4stamps) two-part update from...





She said, "We were a little early so spent some time at...






"They offer a few food items but that wasn't what we were there for."





"We were there for drinks of course!!"



"I had an Angry Orchard and Hunter just a rum and Diet Coke."



"I took a couple of pics inside...What the heck s a gullywhumper?!?!"










"From there it was on to...




...for the main event."









Paula said, "When we were let inside there was already salad waiting for us, along with cornbread and butter."








"Can't have too much salad though, as we have more yummies to come."





"The rest of the menu...





"Of course, we don't come just for the food!!"













"But soon there was more food for us to have!!"













"My plate...





...and the ribs."





"The food is good. We love the items on my plate! The ribs are okay but not great and even I, who normally loves the beans, was not thrilled with them."



"Hunter having fun at the end of the show...






"And last a picture of a picture!"


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6 October Game Points Earned + 10 Bonus Points for signs, menus, pics of Paula & Hunter, and misc. pics

 

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The next three updates from Thursday were sent to us by Melissa (Poohs100AcreWood). The first of these was a lunch update from Epcot's..










"I ordered the prix fixe and wow, never again. I felt so full after, but it was so good!"



"I started with French onion soup...






"Then had the Ham and cheese quiche, which came with a mixed green salad...







"And for dessert, the Strawberry and cream cake."





"I had this reservation booked for months, but it seemed to work out perfectly because it was Remy's last day. I am sad to see him go because he is my absolute favorite Disney/Pixar character and he is already represented so little in the parks."



"Au revoir, little chef. It was a pleasure."​

3 October Game Points Earned + 2 Bonus Points for sign and menu + 5 Special Bonus Points for final pic of Chef Remy

 

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Then Melissa's dinner on Thursday was at Epcot's...






"This is the place. No signage outside and it looks like just another building in Japan."









"These little origami guys were on the register. Each one had a different character, but if you couldn't tell by my name, I'm a little obsessed with them."




"I ordered my food and took it to sit outside, which gave me this view:



"So pretty."



"I ordered the teriyaki chicken, with rice and veggies."






"And for dessert, green tea ice cream."




"Good, but I miss the soft serve version they used to serve."



"This place is so pretty and has wonderful food that I don't understand why more people don't like it."​

5 October Game Points Earned + 4 Bonus Points for sign, menu and misc. pics

 

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Then this was Melissa's last update on Thursday.


"I must have been more tired than I thought when I arrived at Disney World last Saturday because I realized I never sent this dinner update from the...

Intermission Food Court



"I got the chicken alfredo."



"It's pretty much the same as the one Pop used to have and it's just as good. Breadstick was soft too."




"It comes with a salad."



"Fresh, but those onions on top made everything taste like onion. Ick."





"Brownie for dessert."




"This wasn't good at all. The icing almost tasted like mint and was hard. I eventually just flipped the brownie over and ate underneath."​

3 October Game Points Earned

 

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Our final two updates from Thursday were both sent to us by Jeri (jerskeytinkerbell). The first was from their lunch on Thursday at Downtown Disney's...





She said, "After leaving HS we headed to DTD for our sixth movie this trip, but first we stopped for lunch at WPE."



"Rob and I split the pepperoni and mushroom pizza."





"So good! I was actually wishing I didn't have to share. I have yet to have a bad pizza here."​

2 October Game Points Earned + 1 Bonus Point for sign

 

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Then for our final update from Thursday, Jeri sent us another great update from the Food & Wine Festival booths.


She said, "This time Rob and I both started out at...





...and we both got the cheese selection."




"I enjoyed this more than the cheese selection at the Cheese booth. Rob really enjoyed t too."



"We also shared a Guinness...




"Very enjoyable with our cheese!"



"Next stopped for the first time at...




and I got the Spanakopita."





"This was really good and it was a decent size portion."




"Next we both stopped at...





"I finally got a stamp in my passport here by trying the Lenenkugel's Seasonal Shandy."




"I actually loved this beer! So light and refreshing. Just my kind of beer!"



"Next Rob stopped for the first time at...






...where he tried the seared scallop."





"He really surprised me here by going for the scallop instead of the pork belly. I love that he has been trying so much seafood this trip! He loved the scallop and it was a bigger portion of food than I would have thought."



"Next I made my first stop at...









"Here I tried the chicken curry...




"This was okay. Somewhat forgettable. It had a surprising amount of spice, which I liked."




"Next Rob and I both stopped at...






...and we both had the Berbere style beef."





"This looked and smelled so amazing the first time Rob had it and he was a big fan, so I was looking forward to trying it myself. I was so disappointed. I think my serving was off. There was barely any beef and it was all jalapenos and okra. Same for Rob. Not a hit for me."




"Then Rob stopped at...





...for the Cigar City Brewing White Ale."







"Meanwhile I stopped at...




"Love the little oranges and cranberries in line."





"Here I had the clam chowder...




"Now I know I love it! Lots of clams and potatoes in such a small portion."


"I also got the beer that is my usual favorite at home, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat."




"Love being able to get this on draft, since I can only get it bottled at home. We took our beers and enjoyed them during Survivor at the Eat to the Beat concert."




"Rob was in 80's heaven."



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