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

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Then slk537 continued with a report from their breakfast this morning at the Saratoga Springs Resort's...


Artist's Palette


"We shared the Bounty Platter...





and Bacon Cheese Croissant Sandwich."





"The bacon was actually thick cut and very good - very surprised!"


"Our drinks were Smart water and root beer."





Then a little later she added this...

"Grocery run this morning with two of my favorite things...Starbucks decaf skinny vanilla latte and Super Target!"

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6 November Game Points Earned

 

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Next in today was Tinker Pam's update from her dinner last night at Epcot's...






Pam said, "We all slept in and got a late start today since MK is open until 3am. By the time we were hungry it was close to dinner time."



"The meal started with rolls and maple butter as well as salad."









"We had dinner at Garden Grill, it was our first time there. We asked that the turkey and potatoes be on a separate plate with no glaze or garnish for picky DS."





"Not only did they do that but they also brought him a kids plate as well."



"The kids platter included chicken legs, Mac and cheese, sweet potato fries and broccoli."




"I'm not a fish eater but the tilapia was good and not a bit fishy. Next up were the beef, fish, turkey, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies and stuffing."







"Dessert was a cobbler,






a piece of anniversary cake,







... as well as the cupcake cones."









"This meal was not bad.. 4 out of 5."






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5 November Game Points Earned + 2 Bonus Points for sign and pic of Mickey

 

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A little later Pam sent us another update, this time from her lunch at...


Riverside Mill



"DS had the pizza (he loves the Disney pizza) with Powerade and an apple blossom for dessert."







"He said the apple blossom was a perfect 10."



"I had the Make your own Pasta with penne, chicken and Alfredo mixed with marinara."



"It was very good and could easily have been shared, the box was filled to just being able to close when I finished."



"I got orange juice to bring back to the room and a hot fudge sundae for dessert."





"This was very good, a 4 out of 5."



"I included a pic of the view we had from our table."

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3 November Game Points Earned + 1 Bonus Point for misc. pic

 

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Next we received this travel update from TinkerbellinNY6.


"Tonight we had dinner at T.G.I Friday's."



"We got a park, sleep, fly hotel tonight before our flight tomorrow."

"For starters I had the Fried Mozzarella...




... and my mom had the Classic Wedge Salad."



"I enjoyed the mozzarella sticks but the sauce was not the best."



"For entrees I had the Jack Daniel's petite sirloin."



It was cooked medium rare and was amazing. For sides I had mashed potatoes and parmesan steak fries. Both sides were great and tasted even better when dipped in the sauce."



"My mom had the Jack Daniel's petite sirloin and also enjoyed it. For sides she had the mashed potatoes and the mixed vegetables. She must have enjoyed them since she cleaned her plate."




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1 November Bonus Point for travel update

 

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Then tonight we received a couple of updates from slk537, the first one a three part update starting at Downtown Disney's...


Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop





She said, "Cutest stocking stuffer ever - reindeer noses! 8 malted milk balls and one chocolate cherry for Rudolph."



The second part was from their lunch at...






"We shared the Holiday Sandwich, the chicken avocado chipotle sandwich,








and the Cobb salad."




"The salad was good, the holiday sandwich was pretty yuck - but DH loved it and truly my opinion shouldn't count as I don't like cranberries with meat."


"The chicken avocado sandwich was divine - still have half in the fridge."



"Desserts were holiday specials - two pumpkin spice cupcakes...




...and one peppermint brownie."




"We tried the frosting on the cupcake - a light cream cheese buttercream with pumpkin pie spice on top."


"The rest of the desserts are back in the room - too full."



"We also had to stop and get DS's favorite treat...




"I am embarrassed by how many he has eaten. From the photo it looks like he ate one donut but it was a lot more than that...like half of them."



"We also got two pumpkin spice cheesecake ones (love, love, love anything pumpkin)."




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5 November Game Points Earned + 3 Bonus Points for signs/names

 

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Next slk537 said, "Dinner tonight was at the Coronado Springs Resort's...


Pepper Market



"We had the Philly cheesesteak, chicken quesadilla and rib dinner."





"The ribs came with potatoes vegetables and corn bread. DS didn't care for the ribs, he thought they were too fatty but he liked the vegetables and the overall flavor of the ribs."

"He tried cranberry juice for his drink for the first time added two packets of sugar and decided it was okay."


"The Philly cheesesteak was actually really really good and it came with tortilla chips."




"I have the chicken quesadilla and they had a toppings bar that had anything you could imagine."





"There was guacamole, three different salsas, jalapenos, sour cream, black olives, banana peppers, shredded cheese, lettuce, and that might be all."




"It was absolutely huge and the toppings just made it awesome. I had one section of it, DH had another section of it and I was able to bring lots of toppings and half of it back to the room."



"We were too full for dessert so we decided to get them to go. DH picked a double chocolate cake that had cream on top."





"DS picked an M&M cookie the size of his head...




"This is the cookie sitting on top of my leftover quesadilla for scale. It is probably about 8 inches across. If you look at the leftover quesadilla container you can see exactly how big it is. Seriously it is the size of his head."



"I picked something that I have absolutely no idea what it is."




"I took a bite of it when we got back just to see and I know it's raspberry and I think there's cream cheese in it."



"We're having a wonderful time with the quick service plan. We never used this one before but it's really amazing to see all the different things that you can get. We are running out of room in our refrigerator and it's only day two but we will be happy to have all the snacks at some point. Even some of the Krispy Kreme's that are left."



"Barb, it is so beautiful down here and the weather is wonderful. It looks like next week it's going to be in the mid 70s and sunshine which should be just perfect for when you get here."​

3 November Game Points Earned

 

[emmysmommy]

After seeing Tinker Pam's Garden Grill update I think I need to find a new travel buddy! I really want to try it (look at those golden delicious rolls!) but Em not so much.

 

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Then tonight we received the first update from a new reporter who just arrived today at Disney World, JillMSH.


Jill said, "We arrived safely today and went to dinner at Downtown Disney's...




"I had a strawberry mojito. Delish!"





"Then I ordered the Paleozoic Chicken Sandwich."




"My boys had ribs...




...and pizza.





"Rick had the guacamole burger but I didn't get a pic."



"Then we had strawberry and mint chocolate chip from...

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop

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6 November Game Points Earned + 3 Bonus Points for sign and pic of DSs

 

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One more update was received last night, this one from Tinker Pam.


Pam said, "Dinner tonight was at...













"DH's first plate with clams, sliced beef, Chicken Cacciatore, and loved potato salad."







"My first plate with clam strips, yellow rice with seafood in it, corn, potatoes and a roll."





"DS ate his pizza before I could take a pic."


And for dessert...




"Strawberry Shortcake, flan, pumpkin cheesecake, oatmeal raisin cookie."






"Celebration chocolate bomb. Way too rich."






"Strawberry cheesecake, peanut butter bar, brownie."


"This is usually one of our favorites but I must say we were all a little disappointed. Tonight's selection included clam strips along with the usual fair. DS was disappointed to find they didn't have his chicken nuggets. We were also seated at the very back which made quite a hike for DH. Service was once again pretty slow. It seems to me that the Magic Bands have slowed down the check out process at TS restaurants. " ​

3 November Game Points Earned + 2 Bonus Points for sign and misc. pics

 

[Couchy]

Those reindeer stocking stuffers are so cute

Does anyone know if those were sweet potato fries on the Garden Grill plate? I love sweet potato fries

 

[Tinker Pam]

Those reindeer stocking stuffers are so cute

Does anyone know if those were sweet potato fries on the Garden Grill plate? I love sweet potato fries

Yes they were sweet potato fries and we're pretty good. They are part of the kids meal but I'm sure they would bring them to anyone who asked.

 

[Dislover1991]

Yes they were sweet potato fries and we're pretty good. They are part of the kids meal but I'm sure they would bring them to anyone who asked.

The broccoli looks good too! I saw you requested the sauces on the side for the turkey- I'd like to do the same. Should I ask when we check in at the podium or tell the server once we are seated?

 

[mmccutche]

Hate to admit - the donuts caught my eye...

 

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Hate to admit - the donuts caught my eye...

Oops, I just realized I forgot to post one of the photos from this update, which answers your question. I'll go back and add it in.

 

[marshallsmommy]

After seeing Tinker Pam's Garden Grill update I think I need to find a new travel buddy! I really want to try it (look at those golden delicious rolls!) but Em not so much.

I just switched up my reservations to include a Garden Grill reservation on the 15th of Dec. the rolls ARE amazing and come with a maple butter Soooo good. We decided we couldn't skip it. You can come with us what's one more person taking photos of food before we dig in!

 

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Our First Update of the Day yesterday was sent us by slk537.


Main Street Bakery


She said, "Breakfast of champions for DS this morning."






"And two more of my favorite things...




"Skinny vanilla and the castle!!"


"Zero wait at Starbucks this morning...crowds not here yet!"


"Muggy and rainy today but beautiful nonetheless." ​

1 November Game Point Earned + 1 Bonus Point for First Update of the Day

 

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Our next update was the first Disney World update sent to us by a new reporter who arrived there yesterday, TinkerbellinNY6.


She said, "We had a great ride on the Magical Express and were the first stop!"






"We just got to the World and ate our first meal! We had a late lunch at the Caribbean Beach Resort's...


Old Port Royale



"I had the Chicken Parmesan with Fettuccini."



"It was good but a huge portion."




"My mom had the Angus Bacon Cheeseburger and enjoyed all the options at the toppings bar."







"For dessert we both had the Pineapple Upside Down Cake and it was really good. I would not hesitate to get it again."







"With the dining plan we each got a refillable mug. Mine was purple and mom's was green."









"Then since you get a drink with your quick service meal I got an orange juice and mom got a chocolate milk so we have them in the morning."








"The Christmas decorations around the resort are pretty and very bright colored."

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5 November Game Points Earned + 2 Bonus Points for pic of TBNY6 and misc. pic

 

[wiigirl]

Great pics!

 

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Last night we also received an update from JillMSH.


Jill said, "Well, I just have some snack pics today. Our lunch was at Sci-Fi and it's too dark there to take photos. Snacks today at Hollywood Studios included a Mickey pretzel and churro...





Iced cappuccino...





and pink iced donuts."





Intermission Food Court


"We went back to the hotel to swim and had pizza...




"It was surprisingly good. We are staying at All Star Sports but the food court there is closed so we got this from All Star Music."



"Also, we were blown away by the Osborne Lights tonight."
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5 November Game Points Earned + 2 Bonus Points for pic of DS and misc. pic

 

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We also received a couple more updates from slk537 last night, the first one a two-part update from Magic Kingdom.


She said, "Hello! Great day today! We went to the Magic Kingdom and really enjoyed ourselves. It was muggy and a little bit wet in the morning but then it dried-up and was around 82 for the rest of the day. Still very windy."

"For lunch we decided to go to...


Be Our Guest



"We had dinner there on our last vacation and although the restaurant is beautiful we weren't impressed with the meal for the cost (oop). Today we waited in line for about 15 minutes and then ended up having a really good lunch right by the windows and were able to watch it snow. Much more impressed with lunch."



"I had the French onion soup...




... and the Masters cupcake, mainly because I wanted to try the grey stuff."






"DH and I both really enjoyed the soup and I thought the cupcake was wonderful -very light."




"DH had the roast beef sandwich with pommes frites and the triple chocolate cupcake."









"The sandwich was very good, with plenty of the horseradish cream, and he enjoyed it very much. I also thought it was very good. His cupcake was the complete opposite of mine-very very rich. But exactly what he likes."



"DS ordered the pork. He liked it quite a bit and it was impressive for counter service. DH and I both tried and liked it."





"We also love the holiday cups!"





"DS very kindly gave me his dessert as he wasn't impressed with the choices and really wanted a Mickey ice cream sandwich."




"He enjoyed both his Mickey ice cream sandwich and also talked us into some blue cotton candy. Plenty of sugar!"




"DH and I also bought some rice crispy balls."




"In addition, we had to buy the popcorn bucket because it's a family tradition."



"Absolutely not because the popcorn is as addicting as anything.... Nope, just because it's a family tradition. The fact that the popcorn is also completely gone and we just have a bucket remaining has nothing to do with it either."

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5 November Game Points Earned