Pixie dust on our DREAM vacation! Update 06/08 TR finished!!

[jenseib]

Karin which meal is Pirate's Night and do you have a link to the menu ?? I doubt we will be buying the other restaurants so it could be a deck supper !!!!

I know not everyone agrees with this, but I think going to WDW after the cruise is a must.....it makes it a little less depressing.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Karin! I just caught up this morning when I woke up too early

So sad to see your cruise over, but I know you have good things on the horizon!

 

[dizneeat]

I know not everyone agrees with this, but I think going to WDW after the cruise is a must.....it makes it a little less depressing.

I AGREE with you wholeheartedly! Going to Disney after the cruise makes it a little easier to leave those beautiful ships. And knowing that you have 5 more cruises booked helps too ..........

Hi Karin! I just caught up this morning when I woke up too early

So sad to see your cruise over, but I know you have good things on the horizon!

Moving AND catching up on the DIS!!! You are my hero, Tammie!

We still had 3 days at Disney and we enjoyed them a lot. AND ...... we know that half a year later we would be back again. Back on that beautiful ship and back to WDW!

 

[dizneeat]

Day 6, February 23


„You know, it takes six hours to clean a room!“ - Part 2

I had done online check in and let them know we would arrive early, but I knew I was hoping against all odds that the room would be ready by now.
The Cast Member doing the paper work looked, then removed the key cards and we knew – our room was not ready. She asked for a US phone and since we didn’t have one it would be our duty to call them or show up to ask if the room was ready.
There was nothing we could do about it, so we walked back to the car and then up to the main entrance again and handed our luggage over to bell services. We thought about what to do and decided to just park the car at Bay Lake Tower and walk over to the Contemporary to check it out. So after parking the car and a bodily break we walked up to the fourth floor and checked out the shops.
There were quite a few fun things we wanted to buy later on, but we were thirsty. So we walked over to the Contempo Café and got some drinks. They have really fantastic cupcakes, so I ordered one, the

Dulche de Leche cupcake, a yellow cupcake filled with lots of liquid caramel and topped with caramel flavoured frosting. Tom decided to have a snack to, so he ordered the

Marinated Beef Flatbread - with oven roasted tomatoes, garlic, onions, arugula, and goat cheese, which was very nice too.
We sat, enjoyed our treats and then decided to walk around the grounds

and catch a boat over to Fort Wilderness for lunch at 1.30. So we checked out the Contemporary pool and when we saw that there was a boat at the dock we walked over to it. Unfortunately it left before we were able to make it there. So we sat on one of the benches that were out there on the dock. It was wonderful to just sit there and enjoy the warm February sun.
It took about 20 minutes for another boat to arrive and when it finally did, we got on board, found a seat and after about 10 minutes the boat left the dock again.

The boat ride was very leisurely and we were able to take a few more photos while going over to Fort Wilderness.

Once we had arrived we slowly walked over to the Trail’s End restaurant and checked in about 30 minutes early. They had no problem with it, as the restaurant was half empty.

We were seated a four top, but unfortunately you could feel the airconditioning too much and I already was suffering from a beginning cold, so we asked if we could change tables. I am not sure our server was very pleased with the idea, but at least he let us swap tables. It was a bit better at the new table and we ordered our

Diet Cokes and studied the menus. They have a somewhat unusual menu and so Tom actually ordered the

Fried Chicken and Waffles, served with warm maple syrup and butter, which was a huge portion and he enjoyed it a lot. I felt like trying the

Pan-seared Catfish, lightly breaded catfish with coleslaw, corn and chive hush puppies, and a side of remoulade. Having eaten a snack only two hours before we were not too hungry, so after finishing our dishes we decided to skip dessert and head back to the Contemporary.

To be continued ..........

 

[eandesmom]

Ok that cupcake looks AMAZING and lunch looks surprisingly good, I'd not have thought of TE for lunch, I didn't know they had a menu option, thought it was just buffet so that is very very good to know!

After 2 breakfasts and a snack I'm impressed you even attempted lunch! I'd be ready for a nap but it all looks really yummy.

Bummer about the room, I swear there is no rhyme or reason to it.

Sad the cruise is over but glad you are at the world now!

 

[jenseib]

that is an odd combination...but looks good.

 

[michelle9343]

Karin,
We go to the Contempo Cafe ALOT and my DH LOVES those cup cakes. We actually have a friend who is a baker there so he always lets us know when let make a new flavor!!
Fort Wilderness is my second home. We have a travler Trailer and most times we stay on property we stay there. It is such a peaceful place that is just an easy boat ride away from the World. We really love watching the fire works on the beach.

 

[dizneeat]

Ok that cupcake looks AMAZING and lunch looks surprisingly good, I'd not have thought of TE for lunch, I didn't know they had a menu option, thought it was just buffet so that is very very good to know!

After 2 breakfasts and a snack I'm impressed you even attempted lunch! I'd be ready for a nap but it all looks really yummy.

Bummer about the room, I swear there is no rhyme or reason to it.

Sad the cruise is over but glad you are at the world now!

That cupcake WAS amazing ... can't wait to have another one.

Trail's End has a regular lunch menu, has been so for the last year or so. Tom and I are not big on buffets, so when I read about the lunch menu and it being an unusual menu, we just had to try it.

It looks more food than it actually was and it was spread out. Our first breakfast was around 7am, the second one towards 8 and no one really finished it.
So I WAS hungry when we had the snack at around midday, then lunch at 1.30 - and there was LOTS more food to come!

We had such a lot of fun during that short last part of our trip.

that is an odd combination...but looks good.

That's why we wanted to try the menu - odd combination, but both dishes were VERY yummy and Tom finished his. I couldn't.

Karin,
We go to the Contempo Cafe ALOT and my DH LOVES those cup cakes. We actually have a friend who is a baker there so he always lets us know when let make a new flavor!!
Fort Wilderness is my second home. We have a travler Trailer and most times we stay on property we stay there. It is such a peaceful place that is just an easy boat ride away from the World. We really love watching the fire works on the beach.

Those cupcakes are so awesome. I have always wanted to try the Dulce de Leche, but there was always something else and I was really proud of myself to stick with my decision of trying this particular one.
Please, tell your baker friend there - that they are awesome! We were so impressed.
Some of our friends, who are from Canada, mostly come in their motor home and stay at Fort Wilderness. We love to go visit them there, such a nice and peaceful place. Lucky girl to be able to stay there.

 

[dizneeat]

Day 6, February 23


„You know, it takes six hours to clean a room!“ - Part 3

Having eaten a snack only two hours before we were not too hungry, so after finishing our dishes we decided to skip dessert and head back to the Contemporary.
This time we were in luck as a boat was just approaching the dock and we were off in no time.

Again, we enjoyed the boatride back to the Contemporary Resort, as the view was just incredible.
Once at the hotel we thought we would try our luck and ask if our room would be ready by now as it was already way past 2pm. So we walked up to the desk again, got the same Cast Member and no, our room was not ready and we were lectured that check in didn’t even start until 4pm. The Cast Member went then on to “explain” that guests can stay until 11am and then “it takes 6 hours to clean a room”! I was about to say something, but held my tongue and just walked away, as this was just such a stupid remark! But there was nothing we could do, so we made our way back to our car and drove over to the Beach Club Resort to meet with our friends Tina, Mark and Max for an ice-cream treat.
We arrived at the resort, were told to self park and walked over to the resort. As always when we arrive at the Beach Club I walked to my left and only realized after a few steps that Beaches and Cream was the other direction.
We walked over to the ice-cream parlour, but didn’t see Tina and her family, then walked over to the Yacht Club resort. We sat in front of the Yachtsman Steakhouse for a while, then decided to walk back to the Beach Club. When we arrived at the lobby, there they were, Tina, Mark and Max. Hugs and presents were exchanged and we were finally off to Beaches and Cream. We were quickly seated in a booth and everyone ordered drinks and a

Kitchen Sink for all of us to share. Unfortunately Mark and Max missed the moment when they announced the Kitchen Sink. But we all dug in and had some of this giant treat, but again it ended in a failed attempt to finish the Kitchen Sink. We sat and talked for a while until it was time to give up the table and walk back to the resort lobby.

After our goodbyes Tina and her family headed back to Epcot, while we headed back out to the car to try and find out if our room was ready by now.

To be continued ..........

 

[michelle9343]

We love the kitchen sink. We have NEVER been able to finish on yet!!!

 

[jenseib]

I want all those cherries!!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Me too Jen! I do have a jar of moonshine soaked cherries in the fridge. I may eat a couple of those!

 

[annmarieda]

The food pics from Trails End is neat. So many pictures on the boards are of your "typical" places. This restaurant is one that not as many people go to. chicken and waffles... ... not sure... but kinda looks good.

So neat that you were able to see Tina and her family!!! You are all very brave for trying the kitchen sink!!!

 

[dizneeat]

We love the kitchen sink. We have NEVER been able to finish on yet!!!

It's such a fun thing to order! And as much as we tried over the years, we have never been able to finish it, not even with 5 adults and a 12 year old.

I want all those cherries!!

They were VERY yummy, Jen! You should give it a try when you are there with family in November. The kids will get such a kick out of it and I am sure they will leave off the "odd" flavour ice-cream.

Me too Jen! I do have a jar of moonshine soaked cherries in the fridge. I may eat a couple of those!

Don't give me any ideas, Doris!
We have a Morello cherry tree in our garden and every year we "preserve" two huge jars of cherries by soaking them in rum and sugar!
I might be tempted to have some over some vanilla ice-cream for dessert today.

The food pics from Trails End is neat. So many pictures on the boards are of your "typical" places. This restaurant is one that not as many people go to. chicken and waffles... ... not sure... but kinda looks good.

So neat that you were able to see Tina and her family!!! You are all very brave for trying the kitchen sink!!!

We were really lured in by the odd combination of fried chicken and waffles, but Tom gave it . He said it went very well together.

It was so much fun to meet Tina and her family again. It's such a shame they will no longer have February vacation time!

 

[englishrose47]

Wow I missed 2 updatesTrails End is a favorite of Christines and so I am sure we will be trying it next year!!!I LOVE Buffets sooo will hiopefully go for supper there !!Your Catfish looked delish!!As for that cupcake
Last year Carol and I took the 8 guys to B &C and 6 of them polished off that Kitchen sink with no problems

 

[dizneeat]

Wow I missed 2 updatesTrails End is a favorite of Christines and so I am sure we will be trying it next year!!!I LOVE Buffets sooo will hiopefully go for supper there !!Your Catfish looked delish!!As for that cupcake
Last year Carol and I took the 8 guys to B &C and 6 of them polished off that Kitchen sink with no problems

Glad you are all caught up again, Rosie!
I read about Trails End having a regular menu for lunch so we really wanted to try it and the chicken and waffles was fantastic, as was my catfish and the hush pups!
Your guys ROCK for finishing the Kitchen Sink! It always beat us .... we never had a chance.

 

[Teri1]

I would love to try that Kitchen sink sometime!! If we can ever get our DD and DSIL to go to WDW the same time as us. They are going in Oct. again;he loves HHN at USF.

 

[dizneeat]

I would love to try that Kitchen sink sometime!! If we can ever get our DD and DSIL to go to WDW the same time as us. They are going in Oct. again;he loves HHN at USF.

Maybe WE can fit it in before your cruise, Teresa. It is such a fun thing when they bring it out, but it is A LOT of ice-cream and other yummies!

 

[dizneeat]

Day 6, February 23


„You know, it takes six hours to clean a room!“ - Part 4

After our goodbyes Tina and her family headed back to Epcot, while we headed back out to the car to try and find out if our room was ready by now.
We parked the car in front of the resort and just hopped in to find out if our room was ready.
By then it was and we drove over to Bay Lake Tower, found a parking spot very close to the main entrance and walked over to find out the location of our room. Now, we both might not have looked correctly but we went the wrong direction and it took a while to get accustomed to the layout. But finally we found our room.
It was considerably smaller than the one we had had at the Poly, but we loved the bright modern décor, the small kitchen and the bathroom with the sliding door.

There was still the balcony to check out and the view from there was just breath taking.

If you leaned out a bit and looked to your far right you were able to see Main Street USA, then the Monorail snaked over to the Contemporary, from there you could see the Wilderness Lodge, the Hollywood Tower Hotel, Spaceship Earth and even the tethered balloon at Downtown Disney.
The view was just amazing. Once we had recovered from the view, we called bell services to bring our luggage. It didn’t take long and it arrived. We unpacked part of it, but then decided to head out again and over to Publix for a little bit of shopping.
We picked up some groceries and some things we wanted to take home and since we were already in the vicinity we decided to just head to Krispy Kreme to find out if the “Hot now” light was on. And yes, it was, so we stopped, walked in, ordered a dozen hot, original glazed doughnuts and some Diet Coke and sat down to enjoy the first bite of this wonderful sweet treat.

We both happily munched two of the doughnuts and when we had finished our drink we finally got back in the car and drove back to our resort. Since we didn’t have anything planned for the evening, we just sat out on the balcony, snacking on some salads we had picked up at Publix and some Doritos and salsa.

To be continued ..........

 

[jenseib]

mmmm.......more donuts!