Paradise to the Treasure-A Polynesian/Eastern Caribbean/Spring Adventure 2025...Updated 8/20

[buzzrelly]

Waffle Churro Mickey Day!

Haha! I still go back and forth with it in my brain and can't figure out which way is right!

You found one! What did the tag say?

You're supposed to post in social media or something and I'm too old to be bothered with that!

Knees?

Knees, and everything else. I can't afford to hurt myself at this age! I can walk for miles on end though and I prefer it.

So.... Canadian warm, you're saying?

Hah! So you'd have been the one swimming?

Yeah... Can see that. Wonder how it'd be in January?

I cannot even imagine! I'm sure the air temp is quite lovely but I don't like cold water. I heat my pool if it's less than 85'!

Did you try it in BB Code?

I have been using that but when I highlight the post to color it the highlight just pops off. It's weird. I haven't tried just writing in color because I'm so used to doing it the other way.

I've had it prepared table side a couple times, but... I can take it or leave it.

Aw, table side is the best! But actually I make it at home just like that and my kids tell me mine is the best

Crab, I think?

Oh dear.
But... Actually a nice shot of you.

Lol! Thanks!

 

[buzzrelly]

First, I am very sorry for your loss, losing a parent is very difficult

Thanks, Caroline

I loved following along on your adventures and enjoyed learning all about the Treasure!
Thanks for letting us know all about it and your pros and cons.
I hope someday I will be cruising on the Treasure!

I hope you do get to go someday! Andi would probably love it with her random Disney Parks knowledge! She'd win all the trivia!

 

[buzzrelly]

But I love this one more!

Me too! I like to imagine myself sitting there with a Pina Colada

Ummm, yeah, that'd be freaking annoying!!! I'd have loitered at breakfast a bit longer had I known!

I know! But sitting and relaxing on the last morning isn't really encouraged. The crew is definitely trying to get you out which I understand because they have a whole ship to get ready for the next guests!

 

[pkondz]

Haha! I still go back and forth with it in my brain and can't figure out which way is right!

Day of Waffle Mickey Churro

You're supposed to post in social media or something and I'm too old to be bothered with that!

Me too

Knees, and everything else. I can't afford to hurt myself at this age! I can walk for miles on end though and I prefer it.

Walking is probably better for you anyways.

Hah! So you'd have been the one swimming?

Actually… I’m not big on swimming unless it involves snorkeling or scuba diving.

I have been using that but when I highlight the post to color it the highlight just pops off. It's weird. I haven't tried just writing in color because I'm so used to doing it the other way.

Odd. I think you’re right and might need to clear your cache.

 

[buzzrelly]

Day of Waffle Mickey Churro

Well, now that still doesn't sound right

Actually… I’m not big on swimming unless it involves snorkeling or scuba diving.

And I don't swim so much as stand ,or float on a tube, and I have to be hot to even want to get in in the first place!

 

[missjackiemcg]

So very sorry about your Dad, Kelly. A blessing that he is no longer suffering, but keeping your family in my prayers just the same.

Way to go, Allie, doing the Castaway Cay 5K! My Mom holds down our beach chairs while I do my run, too. We also love the beach lunch on Castaway! I have to agree with you that CC on the last day sounds pretty rough. I'm glad you still made it to see Moana though! I definitely agree, I wouldn't want to head back early for that afternoon show--it would make way more sense to offer it on a Sea Day.

Exciting that you had a bit more magic back at WDW instead of heading home. Leaving for the airport straight from the port is seriously so depressing. Ha!

 

[Steppesister]

Me too! I like to imagine myself sitting there with a Pina Colada



I know! But sitting and relaxing on the last morning isn't really encouraged. The crew is definitely trying to get you out which I understand because they have a whole ship to get ready for the next guests!

I get it too. It's a universal thing on all lines.

 

[buzzrelly]

MARCH 8, 2025
BACK TO THE BOARDWALK

We left Port Canaveral a little after 9 and drove under the WDW sign at 10:22 am. Just after passing under the sign we got the text that our room was ready! That was kind of surprising but also very nice so we could just drop our bags in our room and then figure out what we wanted to do.

We were in a studio on the 5th floor, Room 5050.

This room felt BIG! Especially after coming from the DCL Stateroom and Poly Duo. The one thing I wasn't crazy about (but didn't get a picture of) was the bottom of the entry door had a couple inch opening which kind of creeped me out but also let in a lot of hall light at night.

We were still trying to decide what to do this day. Allie didn't have a park ticket so that was out, and we weren't really feeling like going back to Disney Springs. We did consider going to a water park since it would have been free but the weather was just gorgeous and not really hot so we didn't feel the need to put on our suits and swim.

After dropping the bags in our room we decided to take the Skyliner over to The Riviera and have some lunch.




After the fancy food on the cruise we wanted something simple. We ended up sharing the:

Spicy Italian Sandwich
Sliced Capicola, Salami, Ham, Pepperoni, Provolone, Vegetable Giardiniera, Garlic Mayonnaise along with Parmesean-Herbed Fries...

This hit the spot even though the fries were pretty basic Disney fries with a dusting of parmesean.

Still unsure of the plan, we wandered around the Riv for a bit. It's so pretty and peaceful there.


Continued in next post...​

 

[buzzrelly]

MARCH 8, 2025
BACK AT THE BOARDWALK


We wandered the Boardwalk for a bit, IYKYK...

and then since the day had gotten hotter we decided to hit the pool for a bit...


We sat there for a few hours enjoying our books and the last real day of relaxing.

For dinner we made a reservation at Il Mulino. I had heard so many good things about it and since it was right next door at the Swan it just made sense.

It was a gorgeous evening as we made our way over...


We arrived a little early for our reservation but we sat in the lobby and had a drink from this place while we waited. I have NO idea what Allie is drinking but it's very fakely red, isn't it??
Could be a Strawberry Daiquiri...


Before long they called us because our table was ready...


They started us off with their bread service which came with this
eggplant caponata or bruschetta that was absolutely delicious...


Then I got the...

Trattoria Salad
Local Farmer's Greens, Radish, Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Marcona Almonds, Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, and Toasted Focaccia Croutons


And you'll all be surprised to see that Allie ordered...

Insalata Caprese
Buffalo Mozzarella with Beef Steak Tomatoes, Capers and Roasted Peppers


Both salads were super fresh and delicious.

For dinner we both ordered...

Penne Rigate
Penne served with our Original Il Mulino Marinara Sauce, Parmigiana, and Ricotta Cheese

So basic and delicious and didn't include meat which is just what we wanted
after all the heavier meals on the cruise.

There was one more surprise at the end of this meal.

Continued in next post...​

 

[buzzrelly]

MARCH 8, 2025
EVENING AT THE BOARDWALK


Someone came around at the end of our meal and offered us some Lemoncello...

I'm not a big straight alcohol fan but this was delicious and really hit the spot after our meal.

I have to say, Il Mulino is amazing and I would definitely go back. I liked it even better than Trattoria al Forno which is where we were considering going before deciding on going here.
The breads, salads, pastas and sauces were all very fresh and the service was really good too.
We both give this place a 10/10.

Our last night together we just strolled and enjoyed the ambiance of the Boardwalk. I may or may not have cried because our trip was coming to an end. Allie thinks I'm crazy but honestly, we had just such a perfect trip and it's so nice being able to spend all that time with my favorite girl on the planet



We got some ice cream and called it a night. Allie was heading home very early the next morning which was made even earlier because it was daylight savings! We didn't know that when we made the plans but her Mears bus was picking her up at like 3am which was really 2am because we had to spring ahead! We were also worried that the Mears bus schedule would be mixed up because of the time change. Luckily it wasn't, she was picked up and got to the airport and home safely.

I had one day to myself to see my absolute favorite, the Flower and Garden Festival!

That'll be next!​

 

[disneyAndi14]

The breads, salads, pastas and sauces were all very fresh and the service was really good too.
We both give this place a 10/10.

I totally agree. We loved it here last year and are returning this year. I loved the Limoncello at the end and our service was fantastic!
It sounds like a nice last day of the trip with your daughter!
I’m glad you have one more day to enjoy my favorite festival as well!

 

[buzzrelly]

I totally agree. We loved it here last year and are returning this year. I loved the Limoncello at the end and our service was fantastic!
It sounds like a nice last day of the trip with your daughter!
I’m glad you have one more day to enjoy my favorite festival as well!

I know you know how special these mother/daughter trips are!

One day was such a tease! I'm already looking forward to next Spring!

 

[missjackiemcg]

We haven't tried Il Mulino, but I have heard a lot of people prefer it over Trattoria al Forno! We ate their for the Bon Voyage breakfast years ago, but never tried their dinner.

Aww, so sad for the mother-daughter trip to come to an end! But yay for a little Flower-Garden fun for you to wrap up the trip. Excited to hear all about it. I do love that festival!

 

[pkondz]

drove under the WDW sign at 10:22 am. Just after passing under the sign we got the text that our room was ready!

Whoa! Early! Nice!

We were in a studio on the 5th floor, Room 5050.

I kinda chuckled a bit at the video. "oooh... look! We're going in to see what's inside!... wait... there's somebody already here!"

But then I said out loud "Nice view!"

Really nice room.

I'd say it's more than 50/50 that you loved this room.

The one thing I wasn't crazy about (but didn't get a picture of) was the bottom of the entry door had a couple inch opening which kind of creeped me out but also let in a lot of hall light at night.

That's what towels are for.

the weather was just gorgeous and not really hot so we didn't feel the need to put on our suits and swim.

That's kind of a funny thing to say. "The weather was nice so we didn't want to go swimming. We prefer high winds and torrential rains."

Look at that smile.

Spicy Italian Sandwich
Sliced Capicola, Salami, Ham, Pepperoni, Provolone, Vegetable Giardiniera, Garlic Mayonnaise

Wowza! Want!

We wandered the Boardwalk for a bit, IYKYK...

and then since the day had gotten hotter we decided to hit the pool for a bit...

But... it's not raining!

For dinner we made a reservation at Il Mulino. I had heard so many good things about it

I have too. Was very interested to hear your review.

I have NO idea what Allie is drinking but it's very fakely red, isn't it??
Could be a Strawberry Daiquiri...

That was my first thought too.

They started us off with their bread service which came with this
eggplant caponata or bruschetta that was absolutely delicious...

yumm...

Trattoria Salad
Local Farmer's Greens, Radish, Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Marcona Almonds, Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, and Toasted Focaccia Croutons

That sounds good!

And you'll all be surprised to see that Allie ordered...

Insalata Caprese

I would have too!

While it looks delicious, I can't help but notice the balsamic all over the edge of the plate. Did it come like that?

Penne Rigate
Penne served with our Original Il Mulino Marinara Sauce, Parmigiana, and Ricotta Cheese

That sounds good!

Someone came around at the end of our meal and offered us some Lemoncello...

Very nice.

We both give this place a 10/10.

High praise indeed!

Our last night together we just strolled and enjoyed the ambiance of the Boardwalk. I may or may not have cried because our trip was coming to an end.

Awwww...

Allie thinks I'm crazy but honestly, we had just such a perfect trip and it's so nice being able to spend all that time with my favorite girl on the planet

 

[Paulaparm]

Those sandwiches you had for lunch look amazing!

 

[Steppesister]

was the bottom of the entry door had a couple inch opening which kind of creeped me out but also let in a lot of hall light at night.

Ok... yeah that's weird!

Spicy Italian Sandwich
Sliced Capicola, Salami, Ham, Pepperoni, Provolone, Vegetable Giardiniera, Garlic Mayonnaise along with Parmesean-Herbed Fries...

WOWZA! YUM!

For dinner we made a reservation at Il Mulino. I had heard so many good things about it and since it was right next door at the Swan it just made sense.

I've wanted to try that place FOREVER. I'll see if I can squeeze it in this October.

I have to say, Il Mulino is amazing and I would definitely go back. I liked it even better than Trattoria al Forno which is where we were considering going before deciding on going here.

I've had very bad luck in general with al Forno. Food has been very hit and miss.

I had one day to myself to see my absolute favorite, the Flower and Garden Festival!

Looooove Flower and Garden!

 

[buzzrelly]

We haven't tried Il Mulino, but I have heard a lot of people prefer it over Trattoria al Forno! We ate their for the Bon Voyage breakfast years ago, but never tried their dinner.

I never got to try that breakfast and wish I had! I think we were planning to before the closure and then it never came back . The dinner is good, wehave definitely had meals there that we enjoy but IlMulino was more authentic Italian and more similar to what we have in the Northeast which to me is always better!

Aww, so sad for the mother-daughter trip to come to an end! But yay for a little Flower-Garden fun for you to wrap up the trip. Excited to hear all about it. I do love that festival!

I have two trips planned for next Spring to make up for just having one day this year!

 

[buzzrelly]

I kinda chuckled a bit at the video. "oooh... look! We're going in to see what's inside!... wait... there's somebody already here!"

But then I said out loud "Nice view!"

Really nice room.

Well that would have been a surprise! It was a nice room! It seemed bigger than regular studio rooms.

I'd say it's more than 50/50 that you loved this room.

That's what towels are for.

True. I think I used towels and our pushed our suitcases up against the door.

That's kind of a funny thing to say. "The weather was nice so we didn't want to go swimming. We prefer high winds and torrential rains."

Ha! It was just perfect but not hot in the morning. I only like to swim if it's HOT!

But... it's not raining!

You're cracking me up!

While it looks delicious, I can't help but notice the balsamic all over the edge of the plate. Did it come like that?

I think they came around and asked if she wanted more and Allie is a sucker for good balsamic

 

[buzzrelly]

Those sandwiches you had for lunch look amazing!

It was definitely delicious and sharable! The Riviera has so many great food options, it's nice being close by on the Skyliner!

 

[buzzrelly]

I've wanted to try that place FOREVER. I'll see if I can squeeze it in this October.

The nice part is we made a reservation that day so you can just kind of decide on a whim when you want to go.

I've had very bad luck in general with al Forno. Food has been very hit and miss.

Oh no, really? We've eaten here a few times and it's been pretty good.

Looooove Flower and Garden!

Me too!