Our Magical WDW Adventure ~ 23 Days of Fun, Food, Cocktails... London Trip 2/8

[ariel2007]

I cant post the next 'Subject of the Day' until I get some idea's of Snacks and Cocktails. Come on guys I know you can help

 

[manntra]

Okay....I guess I can put aside some work for awhile so that you can get moving!

As for drinks....I think I mentioned that one from France, the orange slush?
Also I have seen pictures and of people raving about the margaritas---different layers of flavors? Like a candle! I think Japan has something frozen too...The little carts that are spread all around WS is where I am thinking.

Popcorn and Coke....There is just something about the two of them at the World...it is just so right!

Crepes are good in France (not filling at all....could eat about 10 )

My niece always goes for a turkey leg, at least once...I used to be a fan

Of course the Dole Whip Float at MK, and a good companion would be a beef empananda

Have also heard that the Margaritas at the "Margarita Bar" at DD are v. good
Also while at DD, Goofy's Candy shop has tons of yummy treats

Hope this is enough to give you some inspiration and traction!

 

[ariel2007]

Okay....I guess I can put aside some work for awhile so that you can get moving!

As for drinks....I think I mentioned that one from France, the orange slush?
Also I have seen pictures and of people raving about the margaritas---different layers of flavors? Like a candle! I think Japan has something frozen too...The little carts that are spread all around WS is where I am thinking.

Popcorn and Coke....There is just something about the two of them at the World...it is just so right!

Crepes are good in France (not filling at all....could eat about 10 )

My niece always goes for a turkey leg, at least once...I used to be a fan

Of course the Dole Whip Float at MK, and a good companion would be a beef empananda

Have also heard that the Margaritas at the "Margarita Bar" at DD are v. good
Also while at DD, Goofy's Candy shop has tons of yummy treats

Hope this is enough to give you some inspiration and traction!

He he thanks for helping. Work is overrated anyway

I have actually tried the Margarita's from Epcot, they are so good. But then I am a big margarita fan so I am bound to love them. The layered ones are definitely the best . Surprisingly enough though I haven't yet tried one from DTD, I will definitely have to put that on my list. I am also putting the orange slush thing from France on too.

When you say coke do you mean just regular or frozen. I don't actually remember seeing frozen coke but it sounds really good. And with popcorn, yummy . I know what you mean about popcorn at WDW. Over here we tend to eat sweet popcorn which we love, but there is just something about the salted stuff, it is so moorish.

Ok on to the other stuff. Turkey legs, thats a definite no. I just couldn't bring myself to eat one of those things . But beef empananda sound interesting, what exactly are they? And where are they from? I love crepes so may have to investigate on those. I can see if they are actually like the real thing as we have tried many in France. And Goofys candy company is a definite, what would you recommend?

 

[disneydusted]

Hey Ariel, we had the frozen cokes in MGM... they were in the center of the park near the green dinosaur. It was set up just for coke products. Can't forget the frozen Mickey head!!

 

[ariel2007]

Thanks for that, it sounds yummy. I had a frozen Mickey head last time and they were good

Any other ideas?

 

[ariel2007]

Come on Lurker's I know your out there

Even if you don't have any ideas for me at least come and say Hi... Please

 

[manntra]

The empanada is right over near the Dole Whip area/POTC....I looked in the Dining section but I can' remember the name. It is kind of like a meat pie I guess you could say....it's a pastry on the outside and then a meat mixture (a good mixture, I am VERY picky with meat type items )

Goofy's has all sorts of candy and sweets. Design your own rice crispie treats and pretzel rods or choose from the wide assortment. And after you hit this sugary spot head over to Ghiaradellis for an ice cream sundae...always a good, healthy snack!

Frozen coke is over in Fantasyland ...I think over by Toon Town....I like both regular and frozen, A LOT! Everything just tastes so much better there I know it is available somewhere else so I will have to rack my brain

I had a crepe with chocolate seeing that you usually can't go wrong with anything mixed with chocolate but I actually liked my niece's better...it had strawberry or some kind of fruit. So go with the fruit!

 

[ariel2007]

The empanada is right over near the Dole Whip area/POTC....I looked in the Dining section but I can' remember the name. It is kind of like a meat pie I guess you could say....it's a pastry on the outside and then a meat mixture (a good mixture, I am VERY picky with meat type items )

Goofy's has all sorts of candy and sweets. Design your own rice crispie treats and pretzel rods or choose from the wide assortment. And after you hit this sugary spot head over to Ghiaradellis for an ice cream sundae...always a good, healthy snack!

Frozen coke is over in Fantasyland ...I think over by Toon Town....I like both regular and frozen, A LOT! Everything just tastes so much better there I know it is available somewhere else so I will have to rack my brain

I had a crepe with chocolate seeing that you usually can't go wrong with anything mixed with chocolate but I actually liked my niece's better...it had strawberry or some kind of fruit. So go with the fruit!

The empanada sounds good, very tasty. I will have to try and remember to look that out when we are there. I will have to take your word they are good as I am picky with meat too.

I think I want to try the create-your-own rice crispy treat, they look yummy. I don't know about the pretzel rod though, I'm not sure I like pretzels . I know I want some fudge too and I am pretty sure they do some other create-your-own things too, cant remember what though

It was probably jam in the crepes, that is what they put in the fruit ones in France. And jam is the English version of what I think you call jelly, the stuff you guys strangely eat with peanut butter . That does sound pretty good, I think I will have to have one, if I can fit it in after all my other tasty World Showcase treats

 

[lmillercrew]

Umm... We had some yummy treats from the bakery in France.
We also had yummy marshmallows on a stick, covered in white chocolate and other delicious goodness at Animal Kingdom.

 

[TrueEeyore]

Sorry I'm so late joining in, girl. I can't keep up with everyone lol. But I'm here now and I'll be here until the end! My baby boy will be here by the time you go on your trip, that's exciting to think about!!

For snacks, I LOOOOOVE the roasted almonds/peanuts they sell. I found them at MK and DHS, but I'm sure the probably have them at all the parks.

Our other favorites are turkey legs, the frozen drinks, Minnie strawberry bar, the chocolate covered peanuts you find in the resort gift shops, dole whips, funnel cakes...
Have you been to the Disney food picture of the day thread?? I could drool over that thread for hours and it gives you so many great ideas! You should really check it out.

 

[ariel2007]

Umm... We had some yummy treats from the bakery in France.
We also had yummy marshmallows on a stick, covered in white chocolate and other delicious goodness at Animal Kingdom.

Every time we go to Epcot I look in the French bakery. I'm not really a sweet loving girl, I much prefer savory food, but cakes are my definite weakness. Every time we go to France I spend ages in the hypermarkets drooling over there cakes and don't even get me started on their patiseries . But as of yet I have yet to actually get something from Epcot. I am always too full from the yummy restaurants. But not this time, I am determined to get at least a few things

Sorry I'm so late joining in, girl. I can't keep up with everyone lol. But I'm here now and I'll be here until the end! My baby boy will be here by the time you go on your trip, that's exciting to think about!!

For snacks, I LOOOOOVE the roasted almonds/peanuts they sell. I found them at MK and DHS, but I'm sure the probably have them at all the parks.

Our other favorites are turkey legs, the frozen drinks, Minnie strawberry bar, the chocolate covered peanuts you find in the resort gift shops, dole whips, funnel cakes...
Have you been to the Disney food picture of the day thread?? I could drool over that thread for hours and it gives you so many great ideas! You should really check it out.

Hello hun and . Better late than never

Thats so exciting that you will have your baby when I go. Its a shame he will be a bit young for a Pixie Dust Postcard. Maybe next time I go

Oh roasted almonds and peanuts sound really good. Nick loves nuts so I think he will be up for some of those

Ok on to the others... funnel cakes ~ yummy, I love those, especially with icecream. I am just hoping they are on the DDP. Dole whips are good too, and I love frozen drinks, although I have yet to try the frozen coke everyone keeps talking about. I haven't yet tried Minnie strawberry bars, I will have to look those up, and chocolate peanuts sound good. I love them from over here so will have to try them from there too

The one thing I really can't try is turkey legs... I just really couldn't stomach one. Just the look of them makes me feel a bit queasy

I have seen the POTD thread, it all looks so yummy. And the categorized restaurant thread is good too, I love looking at the Candy Creations, very nice

 

[MousekaMaddi]

Im green with envy over reading your reports........ we just returned two days ago form ten fab days at wdw and cant even imagine 22 days,,,wow, we did dining and LOVED it all, but 22 days GAWRSH youre soo lucky!! Have fun

 

[ariel2007]

Im green with envy over reading your reports........ we just returned two days ago form ten fab days at wdw and cant even imagine 22 days,,,wow, we did dining and LOVED it all, but 22 days GAWRSH youre soo lucky!! Have fun

Thanks so much for your kind words. And , I hope you stick around

Sounds like you had a great holiday, and I am glad you loved the dining. I have wondered if we were doing the right thing a few times so it is good to hear good reports about it .

Yes we are very lucky to do 22 days. But then when it takes so long to get there and so much in airfare we might as well make it worth it . And funnily enough even with 2 days we still struggle to fit everything in

 

[disneydusted]

Now Ariel.... have you ever had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?? So good! You have to get the right jelly. Actually at our house we love cherry preserves with the peanut butter. Is it really just an American thing?
A hypermarket??? I am guessing this is a supermarket or the grocery store.
What is the next topic?

 

[ariel2007]

Now Ariel.... have you ever had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?? So good! You have to get the right jelly. Actually at our house we love cherry preserves with the peanut butter. Is it really just an American thing?
A hypermarket??? I am guessing this is a supermarket or the grocery store.
What is the next topic?

No I have never had peanut butter and jelly. And yes it is an American things. Actually one of the most American things people think of over here. I like jam (jelly) too, its great on toast. My Grandad makes really nice jam from his own fruit, its sooooo good

Hypermarkets are a French thing (well we dont have them in England anyway). They are just like Walmart really, a really big supermarket that sells practically everything. We just call them supermarkets over here.

Next topic up soon

 

[ariel2007]

The One Where The Magic Really Begins...
...Way Before We Even Get To WDW​

To Make A Holiday Practically Perfect You Need To Have A Perfect Plan
In Pursuit of the 'Perfect Plan' ~ A Little Help From Friends Can Go A Long Way, Pt. 3

SUBJECT OF THE DAY ~ THREE:​

Now moving on from my favorite subject of food and drink (don't worry though we will be back there soon enough ), and on to another subject that will play a major part in our Adventure.

.... RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES



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As those who know me, and those who have read my last trip report may have noticed, Nick and I like to try and see and do as much as possible whilst at WDW. This may include anything from theme park tours and interactions to a game of mini golf, watching a show or dinner show or hiring a boat to sail around Downtown Disney for an hour.
And this time will be no different. We plan on filling any spare moment that we have again, that we are not at the theme parks or sleeping (well we have to get some sleep just to keep going), with more fun and frolics . So here is what I want to know from you:

Have you done any theme park tours or interactions that you would recommend (this can be at Disney or elsewhere)?

Can you recommend any additional activities outside of the theme parks that Disney has to offer?

Can you recommend any additional activities outside of WDW, i.e. I-Drive?

Have you done any tours to other places within Florida, i.e. the everglades?

Is there any theme parks outside Disney, Universal and Seaworld (inc. BG, DC and Aquatica) that you would recommend?​

 

[retiredkid]

I'm am loving your report, as always.

For recreational activities, we went on the Segway tour at Fort Wilderness. It takes about 2 hrs all together. The segway is different than the Epcot ones, as they have the all terrain tires. The tour takes you 'off road' through pathways, past FWL and through the campgrounds. Great fun!!

We also did the carriage ride at POR.....beautiful. I can't remember if you have done that already, it's kinda hard finding something new for you guys, you seem to do it all.

 

[ariel2007]

I'm am loving your report, as always.

For recreational activities, we went on the Segway tour at Fort Wilderness. It takes about 2 hrs all together. The segway is different than the Epcot ones, as they have the all terrain tires. The tour takes you 'off road' through pathways, past FWL and through the campgrounds. Great fun!!

We also did the carriage ride at POR.....beautiful. I can't remember if you have done that already, it's kinda hard finding something new for you guys, you seem to do it all.

I was actually thinking about the FW segway tour. Nick absolutely loved the one at Epcot and wants to do it again but I would prefer to do it somewhere new so its more interesting. Can you remember how much it was?

And no we haven't done the POR carriage ride and it was actually one of the other things I thought of... you know what they say, great minds think alike We wanted to do it last time we stayed at POR but never got chance and since we are staying at POFQ it would be quite convenient.

 

[retiredkid]

I'm gonna hijack for a minute. This is from my TR:

We took the bus to MK, then the boat to FW. We walked around there a bit until we found the Segway starting point.

There was to be a group of 8, and 7 of us were already there @ 11:00. (We were told to be ready at 11:15 at the latest.) At twenty past, one of the instructors told us he would go looking for the last person. A few minutes later, he came back with the fellow just strolling slowly, without a care in the world. Turns out, he knew how to ride these things already. Our two instructors,
Wess

and Robert

were a couple of real jokesters. Made the entire experience fun. We had a ½ hr training session, and learned a bit about the machines.

They each cost $5800. They apparently are powered by 5 gyroscopes, which is more than double those on the lunar landing module. The most difficult part is the mount and dismount. However,they were very easy to manouvre. They have no breaks or accelerator. All speed control is with the shifting of your weight. I found it difficult when dismounting. The trick is to keep it totaly upright. Well, I have these short, stumpy legs (read tree trunks) so that when my first foot went on the ground, my arms pulled the (so-called) handles back so that the *&^* machine road up my shins OUCH!!! NotwithstandingÉÉÉÉÉÉWe were ready for our Wilderness Back Trail Adventure!!! For the next 1½ hrs we were on pathways of concrete, sand, dirt, mulch. We went through FW campsite & also behind Wilderness Lodge. They pointed out various plants and flowers. Sometimes, they see deer and other wildlife, but we didnÕt see any on our trip. We paused for a few minutes at a lake (Bay Lake?) for some pics.

As you can plainly see, we both have giant heads

We were both wearing the largest helmets....even thenrotf

We, ourselves were not allowed to take photos from the Segways. For obvious safety reasons. We then stopped at the stables where we saw CinderellaÕs ponies as well as horses that are used in the parades.

Thoughts on the tourÉ.. Something different. Worth the money. My feet were KILLING me the first half hour or so. I think my toes were in a death grip. After a while, I relaxed and it was much easier. The top speed of our Segways was 6 mph, while the instructors could go 9 mph. At the end of the tour, we each got a really neat pin.

I imagine not too many people have these.

It was well worth the $$$. IIRC, it was $80.00

 

[ariel2007]

Cathy thanks so much for that . I haven't read a report on the FW one before so that was really good to see, and looks like fun. I wanted to look around FW campground, we passed some great looking sites there last time, so this seems to be the perfect way. Do you know what times they run or do they just have the one?