Poop Bandits & Lizard Porn! Our May '09 Adventure!!! New Poll: Where to stay next??

[chicagoshannon]

I'm sorry Emily didn't like the T-rex. Madeline loved it. Madeline is such a weird kid I think. lol

 

[bertegirl]

Ewe...glad we didn't do T-Rex. Jenny hated anything dark at disney and dinos are a no go right now. I wish I had done the ice cream, though. I should have checked out a map ahead of time to see what was there. Can't wait to keep reading.

 

[mom2mek]

Sounds like a nice evening! I'm sure we will be trying out T-Rex the next time we go with the kids! I can imagine it must be really loud though!

Those ice creams look delicious!

Sara

 

[tinkgurl]

Wow! T-Rex looks pretty cool!

 

[momofoneplustwinz]

We are going to T-Rex, our first real night there. I figure it is more for the scenery than the food, so glad you are confirming that! The sundaes look wonderful! I could go for one right now. Can't wait for more.

 

[pinkstar15]

WoW, I cant wait to read the rest of your TR. I didnt have internet when we were in WDW so I didnt get to read your facebook. I'm sure your trip was just as great as mine. By the way, My engagement pics are on facebook now and I'm almost done editing the photopass ones.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Great review- I love your rating system!

It's so weird we didnt see you that night... we were in most of those places. I stopped in Ghirardelli's but the line looked so long so we got Mickey bars!

How was getting to DTD from the Poly??

 

[Lady Lallie]

Looks like you had a really good time at DTD! The chicken sandwich you had looks AMAZING!

 

[wlwilliams9]

We went to T Rex on our last day. I was sick and nauseous on the drive home because of it. I didn't have any zantac and I was dying for some. It's normal tourist food. Yuck!

Are you sure you're not just preggers again!!?? I'm glad we went for the experience, but I won't go back again!

Hi!

I am joining in on your fun....can't wait to read more.....I live for new TR as i wait for my 2010 trip to roll around

Thanks

Thanks for joining in on the fun! We're already planning our 2010 vacation!

The inside of T Rex looks really cool! I hate noisy restaurants though, they drive me crazy! And sounds like you really lucked out with nearby table company.

OMG those sundaes look delicious. I could go for one right this second!

Yeah, we had some weird people at the table next to us! The sundaes at Ghirardelli are so YUMMY!

I'm sorry Emily didn't like the T-rex. Madeline loved it. Madeline is such a weird kid I think. lol

She was fine once we got past the T-Rex at the entrance! She's crazy sometimes!

Ewe...glad we didn't do T-Rex. Jenny hated anything dark at disney and dinos are a no go right now. I wish I had done the ice cream, though. I should have checked out a map ahead of time to see what was there. Can't wait to keep reading.

You definitely should have checked out Ghirardelli! It's the main reason we go to DTD!!

Sounds like a nice evening! I'm sure we will be trying out T-Rex the next time we go with the kids! I can imagine it must be really loud though!

Those ice creams look delicious!

Sara

Loud is an understatement! On top of all of the people noise, every 20 minutes there is a meteor shower that rumbles through the restaurant!

Wow! T-Rex looks pretty cool!

It was a cool place! I really liked the ice cave!

We are going to T-Rex, our first real night there. I figure it is more for the scenery than the food, so glad you are confirming that! The sundaes look wonderful! I could go for one right now. Can't wait for more.

I could really go for one of those sundaes too!

WoW, I cant wait to read the rest of your TR. I didnt have internet when we were in WDW so I didnt get to read your facebook. I'm sure your trip was just as great as mine. By the way, My engagement pics are on facebook now and I'm almost done editing the photopass ones.

Congratulations! Your ring is beautiful! You got some great photopass pics! I love the ones that they added the balloons to. I haven't seen that one yet!

Great review- I love your rating system!

It's so weird we didnt see you that night... we were in most of those places. I stopped in Ghirardelli's but the line looked so long so we got Mickey bars!

How was getting to DTD from the Poly??

I was keeping my eye out for you, but it was kind of busy so we probably just missed each other!

We love Ghirardelli, it's a must do! The line moves pretty quick, you order and then find a table and they bring your dessert to you!

After reading so many complaints about getting to DTD from the Poly, I was worried about it, but a bus came about 5 min after we got to the bus stop and we were in DTD in 15 min. No problems!

Looks like you had a really good time at DTD! The chicken sandwich you had looks AMAZING!

We did have a good time! The chicken sandwich was really good!




Now I'm off to Pet Smart to buy a replacement goldfish for the one Emily got at Stay & Play Pre-School graduation yesterday!! He was "sleeping" this morning!

 

[wlwilliams9]

Friday, May 8th

This morning we had a 9:15 am ADR at Chef Mickey's! We were a little nervous because last year Emily was not a fan of getting close to the characters, she wasn't terrified like she was at 10 months, but they were good at a distance! We were curious to see her reaction this year!

Anyway, we walked over the the TTC to catch the resort monorail for our ride to the Contemporary. We walked up the ramp, I HATE THOSE RAMPS!, and we were first in line for the monorail so I asked if we could sit up front and the CM said sure, as long as no one else is up there! The monorail pulled in and there was no one in the front so we hopped in!

A few stops later and we were at the Contemporary ready for b-fast!

We checked-in at the podium and got in line for our picture in front of the big plate (which is on our photopass so I have to wait to get the CD before I can post). We were finally called to our table about 20 minutes later. We sat over by the windows overlooking Bay Lake. It was very nice! The characters were on the other side of the restaurant so we hit the buffet!
Emily's plate (yogurt, Mickey waffle, peaches grapes and Cheerios:

Mike's plate (a little bit of everything!):

My plate (more of everything!):

All of the food was fantastic! It was hot and tasty! These are the best pancakes I've ever had! I also loved the breakfast pizza they had in the kids section...yummy!

Next came the characters:

As you can see, Emily LOVED the characters this time! Woo Hoo!! The characters interacted very well, they weren't rushing through, they took time for hugs and kisses!


We loved Chef Mickey's and would definitely eat b-fast there again! We gave it for great food, great characters and great service!


Up Next: Day 2 - May 8, 2009 continued...MK and Yachtsman Steakhouse!

 

[chicagoshannon]

Now I want to eat at Chef Mickey's! I'm glad you got to rid up front. On our first day I asked the CM and she said sure go stand over there and then the people behind us ran over there and got in line first. I was a bit annoyed but let it go since it was our first day.

I think the worst monorail ramp is Epcot's. That think is LONG and STEEP!

 

[bertegirl]

Good luck with the goldfish. Jenny tells me I am a mean mommy because we have no pets. I am allergic to most.

We will have to do Chef Mickeys. We actually canceled that because we didn't want to pay oop. Hmm!

Our trip is getting moved back yet another year now....more like Fall of 2011 or Winter of 2012. Ugh! My bil is coming home from IRAQ in Nov. so we will be heading to Tenn. Then we have to go to California the following year. Too bad Jason doesn't get more vacation time. I have lots!!!

 

[wlwilliams9]

Hmm...something to look into? What kind of transportation does the Beach Club have? I think we almost booked there because of the kitchens...We are probably going to drive when we go next time and bring my niece. An extra adult for rides. Our 10 yr ann. is in 2011.

We loved the BC! It's an Epcot resort, only about a 3 minute walk to the back entrance to Epcot in the World Showcase. There is also a boat that runs between Epcot and DHS that stops at BC/YC, Boardwalk and the Swan & Dolphin. You have to take a bus to AK and MK or if you have hoppers you can walk through Epcot and take the monorail to the MK. We rented points from a DVC member and stayed in a studio villa. It was perfect and much cheaper than booking through Disney.

 

[wlwilliams9]

Good luck with the goldfish. Jenny tells me I am a mean mommy because we have no pets. I am allergic to most.

We will have to do Chef Mickeys. We actually canceled that because we didn't want to pay oop. Hmm!

Our trip is getting moved back yet another year now....more like Fall of 2011 or Winter of 2012. Ugh! My bil is coming home from IRAQ in Nov. so we will be heading to Tenn. Then we have to go to California the following year. Too bad Jason doesn't get more vacation time. I have lots!!!

Bummer about postponing, maybe something will work out and you can go again sooner!! Mike gets 6 weeks vacation a year!! Sometimes he just uses it to sit around the house for a week!

 

[tinkgurl]

Yay for getting to sit up front of the monorail! I remember reading that part on your Twitter!

I'm so glad Emily liked the characters!

 

[mom2mek]

What a great start to your day - getting to ride up front! I loved doing that! The balloons on the windows of the regular monorail cars were cute, but after a while trying to strain my neck to see around them as we were moving was kind of hard! Riding up front = no obstruction!

Your character pics are great! Looks like she was having fun!

Sara

 

[momofoneplustwinz]

Look at the big girl, she did great with the characters! We are having breakfast at Chef Mickey's on our last day. It is the last thing we are doing, I was hoping it would be a great way to end the trip.
BTW, good luck on that goldfish, I switched to Beta's, not as high maintenance as goldfish.

 

[pinkstar15]

Mmmm Chef Mickey's looks sooo good. We will def. have to try that on our next trip. I have heard its hard to get into though.

 

[IluvXU]

Chef Mickey's breakfast looks so yummy. Someday we need to hit breakfast. Your trip to DTD seemed great, so many yummy treats. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on T-Rex. I wondered if we should try it, but I will wait until we have a dino lover perhaps before going there. Your food did look good though! Ghirardelli!- I hope we get that again!

 

[wlwilliams9]

After our delicious and fun breakfast at Chef Mickey's we hopped on the Monorail and headed to the MK.

As soon as we walked under the train station Emily spotted this fun little boy:

You'll notice that MeeMee ends up in most of our pictures. We don't go anywhere witout MeeMee!

Once we were done with Pinocchio, we had to go to Mike's favorite store...The Confectionary!

And then.....AHHHHHHHH!

We bought 2 of the clear balloons with the Mickey balloon inside during our vacation and both of them deflated in one night. We were told we could take them back to the vendor and get a new one, but that was too much of a hassle! We ended up finding a mylar balloon on one of the mousekeeping carts at the Poly and took it for Emily. It lasted the rest of the week!

We planned on spending only the morning at the MK today because we wanted some pool and nap time before heading to the YC for dinner so we saw Belle & Fantasyland! We went at a nice pace and it was nice to know we'd be back 3 more times to finish the rest of the park!

We were able to ride everything in Fantasyland except Peter Pan between 11am and 2pm, so we decided it was getting very hot and time for the pool! We headed back down Main Street and out to catch the resort Monorail to the Polynesian. Being on the Monorail is sooooo convenient!

Up Next: Day 2 continued again! The Yachtsman Steakhouse!