PTR May 2009 for our 3rd Anniversary. We're home and want to go back! :(

[bertegirl]

I agree...plus it is Disney after all. Not the place I would go to for a child free vacation if that was what I wanted. Jiko sounds yummy. I switched, too! 7:30!!! Jason and I were talking and he doesn't like buffets. So we are going to go with just using our 7 TS and not doing any extras. We can always do Mara oop or CS at other locations for more meals. I think we will be fine, though.

 

[BridetobeDisney]

I feel the same way Brandi. When Dallas was about 1-1 1/2 we were eating out at an Applebee's. Dallas was getting cranky and we had just gotten our meals. He wasn't being too bad but just a little fussy. The lady at the table next to ours made a rude comment about children his age shouldn't be brought to a restaurant and allowed to disturb other diners. I was soooooooooo mad . I told Dale, in a loud type voice, that if people didn't want to be around kids in a restaurant they should ask to be seated somewhere else. If Dallas had been really bad he and I would have went to the car. We had done that before and got my food to go and the rest of my family finished their meals. I say take him and enjoy yourselves.

I would have done the same thing you did. That lady was rude. I am a nice person but I have my grandpa's fiery personality/temper. LOL If people tick me off I have no problem telling them, especially if they are strangers. Now it's harder with family LOL. Here's something funny..on facebook you can rank your friends personalities etc. My top personality trait is that I'm the toughest. I didn't really think I was tough but I think it comes from years of being picked on. You got to stand up for yourself eventually. It just took me until college to do it. LOL OK sorry that was OT.

I plan on taking my meal with me if he gets really angry. I think he'll be fine though. Friday we went to my favorite restaurant, Fish and Pig, and he had fell asleep in the car after getting his hair cut. He woke up when we got there and was completely fine the whole meal. He kept asking to feed the ducks and we said after we eat and that satisfied him. We took him to the deck to feed the ducks afterwards. I was so proud of him. On a side note, Oprah visited Fish and Pig when she came here to film her Favorite things episode the Christmas of 2007. I think she tried alligator. It's so good.

Ok so I have to tell a story about Oprah. This was during my preservice in an elementary school. I kept texting Brad to see if he knew where Oprah was because I knew she was touring downtown Macon that day. I was getting reports from different people in the school too. So he finally texts me and says his brother saw her at a shoe store that is owned by Otis Redding's wife I think. So I clock out and drive downtown. I park and pass by the original Nuway restaurant (the best hotdog's ever) and I walk down the street to the crowd. She walks out of the shoe store and someone yells "She's going to Nuway!" I'm in the back so I start running! I'm trying to get in the store before she gets there. I didn't make it before her but I'm first in line. The sercurity makes us make a path. We stand there for 20 minutes while Oprah has some Nuway chili dogs. She finally comes out and I smile so big and wave at her. She reaches out and shakes my hand!!!!! AHHHHHHH I was so happy. So I call everyone saying Oprah shook my hand! Later that week my friend says one of her friends on myspace took my picture with Oprah and she copied it and emailed it to me. Here's the pic:

I agree...plus it is Disney after all. Not the place I would go to for a child free vacation if that was what I wanted. Jiko sounds yummy. I switched, too! 7:30!!! Jason and I were talking and he doesn't like buffets. So we are going to go with just using our 7 TS and not doing any extras. We can always do Mara oop or CS at other locations for more meals. I think we will be fine, though.

I'm so glad we'll all be there around the same time! I decided what I'm getting! The filet with mac and cheese..Yum!! I'm planning on getting zebra domes that morning so that we'll have them in the room for later that night. That's the only thing I'll really miss from Boma.

I think ya'll will be fine. If you need to add some meals just go to CS and pay OOP.

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Oh, Wow, look at you and Oprah, that's Awesome!!!!

 

[tinkgurl]

You n Oprah! Such a good pic!

 

[wlwilliams9]

Great pic of you and Oprah! You look so giddy! Wasn't she in Macon because more people watch her per capita in Macon than anywhere else in the country? I remember watching that episode. Were you on TV at all?

 

[bertegirl]

LOL I was reading another dining report and they were showing their meal at JIKO. They both got the filet with mac and cheese and said it was to die for...I had already decided that, too!

Do you have a favorite CS at DTD???

 

[hlrababy]

Hey girl!!!

Checking in with you!! I love the picture of you and Oprah!! How cool was that!!!!!!!!!

 

[racefanof88]

That is a cool pic of you and Oprah. You do like giddy . That lady beside you looks like she is trying to push you in the bushes......
Don't let anybody make you feel bad about taking your child out to eat with you. I agree with Amber, Disney is a family place.

 

[wlwilliams9]

Awesome! You should read the thread I started on the restaurant board to ask about taking a toddler to Jiko. Alot of people are saying don't take him because he may interrupt others around me who are spending a lot of money and want a quiet dinner. I completely agree that if Tyson gets cranky we should take him out for a cool down but it's like one person said...if they didn't want kids eating there they wouldn't have a kids meal. I just wanted to know if we'll be the only people with a toddler.

OMGosh! Poop on the people that said no! I don't care if people get annoyed with my kid while they eat. They are at Disney for gosh sakes! There will be kids EVERYWHERE!!! Generally, Emily is very good when we go out to eat and I always make sure she has little things to play with or color. I wouldn't worry about it, besides Emily, Jenny and Austin will be there too!!

 

[stacikristine]

You're going to Disney World in 4 days!!!! I can't believe it's so soon!!! I say don't even worry about taking Tyson to Jiko with you. If you need to, bring him something to occupy himself. But it's Disney World--families go to Disney World. Don't even worry about it!

 

[bertegirl]

Are you packed??? i am off to get Austins photos redone today. I decided to go with today in case he is still tired from surgery on Thursday. It is suppose to rain the next 3 days so Jay will be home and I can re-pack using my list. 4 days and we get to AKL!!!! Hey I am pm'ing you my cell information, too!

 

[bertegirl]

Brandi what are you doing????

 

[BridetobeDisney]

Ha Ha! Yesterday I got my last minute shopping done. Today I got my eyebrows waxed and bought some cute headbands and opi nail plish at Ulta. Now I'm sitting with Tyson on the couch. I think Brad's about to go get us something to eat. I'm packing the clothes tonight. All the other stuff is sitting in the kitchen to be put in the car.

Here's the plan...

Friday we are going to my brothers graduation and then we are all going to lunch. My grandmama is going to watch Tyson after lunch so that we can do any last minute things. We will go pick up Tyson around 6:30. Brad needs to be asleep by 7 pm. Mom is going to watch Tyson and try to keep him up and exhaust him as best she can. When he's super sleepy, I'll put him to bed probably around 11 pm. Then I'll go ahead and get ready. I won't be able to sleep. We will leave around 2 am.

 

[kgle]

OMG so close! I can officially say I leave tomorrow!

I've been so MIA...can you tell me what the final plans are for the AK meet on Wednesday??

 

[Dylan_&_Blake's_mom]

I've been MIA for awhile too. I can't believe you leave in 2 days!I'm so jealous,lol.

Love your brothers cake. They can do the coolest things with cakes now.

Such a great pic of you and Oprah. That is so neat that you got to see her and shake her hand. What a deal that someone took your pic and sent it to you.

I'm sure you are busy making any last minute preperations so I won't keep you but I just wanted to say have a WONDERFUL time and I can't wait to hear and see all about it when you get back

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Woo Hoo, 2 more days for you!!! I'm so jealous of Wendy, being on her way right now!!!

I'm sure i'll be on again before you leave, but just in case i'm not ,cause i've been so busy this week with work and everything else, I want to wish you safe and happy travels and I can't wait to see everyone in a few days!!!!

I am so excited!!!

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Oh, and kgle, the plans for AK on wed. remain the same, we'll meet up at the Safari at 12:00pm. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

 

[stacikristine]

OH MY GOODNESS oh my goodness!!! You're leaving TOMORROW!!! Good luck getting all of the last-minute stuff together! You're going to have a BLAST!! I cant wait to read all about it!

 

[kgle]

Oh, and kgle, the plans for AK on wed. remain the same, we'll meet up at the Safari at 12:00pm. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! I had no idea what the final plans were lol. Yay Brandi its almost time!!

 

[BridetobeDisney]

I just got finished watching Brother Bear! What a cute movie! I'd never seen it.

OMG so close! I can officially say I leave tomorrow!

I've been so MIA...can you tell me what the final plans are for the AK meet on Wednesday??

Yay we leave tomorrow!!!!!!! We're leaving at 2 am Saturday morning. I think we will take naps tomorrow afternoon while Grandmama has Tyson.

I've been MIA for awhile too. I can't believe you leave in 2 days!I'm so jealous,lol.

Love your brothers cake. They can do the coolest things with cakes now.

Such a great pic of you and Oprah. That is so neat that you got to see her and shake her hand. What a deal that someone took your pic and sent it to you.

I'm sure you are busy making any last minute preperations so I won't keep you but I just wanted to say have a WONDERFUL time and I can't wait to hear and see all about it when you get back

Thanks! Isn't the cake neat? My aunt really does a great job.

I thought it was so neat to meet her. She's such an icon.

We will have an awesome time and take tons of pics and video to post when we get back!!!

Woo Hoo, 2 more days for you!!! I'm so jealous of Wendy, being on her way right now!!!

I'm sure i'll be on again before you leave, but just in case i'm not ,cause i've been so busy this week with work and everything else, I want to wish you safe and happy travels and I can't wait to see everyone in a few days!!!!

I am so excited!!!

Yay!! I wonder what Wendy is doing?

1 more full day..It just doesn't seem possible.

Be safe. I hope ya'll have fun and we will see ya'll on Wed. I don't know if I'll get on tomorrow but knowing me I will. LOL

Oh, and kgle, the plans for AK on wed. remain the same, we'll meet up at the Safari at 12:00pm. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting this.

OH MY GOODNESS oh my goodness!!! You're leaving TOMORROW!!! Good luck getting all of the last-minute stuff together! You're going to have a BLAST!! I cant wait to read all about it!

Yay!!!!! I'm about to finish packing so that I don't have to do anything tomorrow. We are napping in the afternoon. I don't want to be stressed tomorrow. We are so excited!

Thanks! I had no idea what the final plans were lol. Yay Brandi its almost time!!

Almost time Yay!!!!! 30 hours until we leave!