Pudge Controls the Weather-A Dining Report (Updated 9/1-Bfast at EG-Closing Thoughts)

[jecskc]

Hello fellow DISsers !!

I have sadly injured my ankle pretty badly and have been laid up for three weeks already. And since it doesn’t seem to want to heal quickly and there isn’t a whole lot for me to do when I can’t walk very well, I thought I would amuse myself (and hopefully some other people) by doing a dining review of our April trip. Also, I hope that it might be useful to some people planning a trip.

When: April 6 - April 15, 2012

Where we stayed: Animal Kingdom Lodge 4/6- 4/10

and Disney Dream 4/10-4/15

Who:

Me (Susan) - 44 yr old Irrigation Designer for a Landscape Architect

(This is me hiding behind the kids. I am the most unphotogenic person alive)

DH - My wonderful husband that puts up with my Disney obsession. Works in upper management for a chemical company.

DS - 12 year old thrill seeker, but still a sweet boy (so far)

DD - 9 year old sweetie who loves all things Disney

I hope those of you that choose to read along will stop by and say hello.

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

Hello!

I am sorry to hear you are laid up, but selfishly happy that we get a dining report out of it! Seriously, I hope you heal soon!

 

[bunkkinsmom]

Subbing!!!

 

[jecskc]

Where we ate and when

Friday, April 6, 2012

Lunch at the Mara
Lovely Beer
Dinner at Yak and Yeti

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Club Cool
Lunch at Electric Umbrella
La Cava Del Tequila
Via Napoli
Japan Snack

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Snacks at Auntie Gravity’s
Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern
Dinner at Wolfgang Puck’s Express

Monday, April 9, 2012

Breakfast at Fairfax Fare
Snacks at Hollywood Studios
Lunch at 50’s Prime Time Café
Dinner at Boma

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Breakfast at the Mara
Lunch at Enchanted Garden
Dinner at Enchanted Garden

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Breakfast at Cabanas
Lunch at Cookies BBQ
Drinks at Pink
Dinner at the Royal Palace

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Breakfast at Enchanted Garden
Coffee from Cove café
Lunch at Flo’s and Cabanas
Glow-y drinks
Dinner at Animator’s Palate - Part 1
Dinner at Animator's Palate - Part 2

Friday, April 13, 2013

Breakfast at Cabanas
Coffee from the Vista Café
Dinner at Animator’s Palate

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Breakfast at Royal Palace
Lunch at Cookies BBQ
Dinner at Palo

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Breakfast at Enchanted Garden
Closing Thoughts

 

[jecskc]

Hello!

I am sorry to hear you are laid up, but selfishly happy that we get a dining report out of it! Seriously, I hope you heal soon!

So happy to have you aboard!!!

I can't tell you how back this ankle injury sucks. I hope you enjoy the dining review. Always fun to write for sure.

Subbing!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by !!

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

I hope you feel better! Thanks for your decision to share your reviews with us.

 

[jecskc]

I hope you feel better! Thanks for your decision to share your reviews with us.

Thanks !! I hope it starts healing faster. I have a life I need to get back to. I hope you enjoy !!

 

[jecskc]

We left super early the morning our trip started. We made good time and checked in a Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani. We got all of our things unpacked and headed over the The Mara at Jambo House for lunch.

The amazing Jambo House lobby.

DH and I are big on splitting meals. I feel like you can get ONE more day out of your dining plan if you split meals. They give you way too much food anyway and the kids can never eat all of their food, so we all have plenty to eat.

DH and I shared the chicken pita

We really liked this. The chicken had a really good flavor and the pita and veggies were fresh. It was something different from the usual burger. And the fries were good. I never complain much about Disney fries.

For dessert we had zebra domes

I had heard great things about these. People say they are heavenly. I have been wanting to try them to see if they were as good as everyone says they are. I wanted so badly for them to WOW me. And I just have to say that they just weren’t that great. I was kinda sad about it, but they just weren’t my thing. I just can't explain what it was, but I had one, DH had the rest.

The kids had chicken nuggets and french fries.

The usual chicken and french fries. Nothing much to say about it. but the kids always enjoy them and eat well when we order them.

And a Mickey bar for dessert

Both of these were good and the kids enjoyed them.



I am going to give this restaurant an Edna rating:

It was good but nothing spectacular.

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

Glad to hear good things about The Mara - I had a very good chicken flatbread there once, and I'm looking forward to trying more food there during my upcoming trip.

 

[iloveeeyore]

We had a fabulous lunch at Mara in 2010! Except for Zebra Domes...we are not fans either. We really don't get the big fuss?

Glad you are sharing your reviews. I'll be here all along!

 

[jecskc]

Glad to hear good things about The Mara - I had a very good chicken flatbread there once, and I'm looking forward to trying more food there during my upcoming trip.

I tried to step out of the "burger and fries" box this trip. We are going to Disney again in 26 more days and I am coming to the slow realization that I may have to rent a scooter. But, it is better that staying home. We are traveling Sept 7-14. Staying at WLV.

 

[jecskc]

We had a fabulous lunch at Mara in 2010! Except for Zebra Domes...we are not fans either. We really don't get the big fuss?

Glad you are sharing your reviews. I'll be here all along!

I wanted to love them. I really did. I mean they have all of the things that I love. Chocolate, booze .... what's not to like ?? But alas, I just wasn't that into them. Maybe they would have been better with a cup of coffee. And they definitely needed more chocolate.

Thanks for stopping by !!!

 

[jecskc]

I just love Animal Kingdom and its theming. Just the coolest little touches everywhere. After riding Dinosaur we trekked back over to Asia and along the way, we saw this sign.

Lovely Beer. Hahahaha.

So we had one.

And it was lovely.



I am going to give this a Mrs. Incredible rating:

Because it was cold and refreshing and the sign was funny.

 

[doitforlove]

Love the pictures of AKL. It's gorgeous. Looking forward to your reviews

 

[deenbrad]

Oh my goodness...so sorry you injured your ankle! Thank you for starting your review. I'm especially looking forward to the Dream reviews!

 

[jecskc]

Love the pictures of AKL. It's gorgeous. Looking forward to your reviews

AKL was so amazing !! The kids really loved looking out the window and seeing animals every day. Thanks for stopping by !!

Oh my goodness...so sorry you injured your ankle! Thank you for starting your review. I'm especially looking forward to the Dream reviews!

Thanks !! It really is getting me down, so I figured doing a Dining Review would cheer me up and it has already !!

The Dream was everything I dreamed it would be and more. Simply spectacular. We loved everything about it !!

 

[butiflfeet]

I'm looking forward to more! We stayed at Kidani last May and loved it. It just seems so laid back and out of the way.

 

[jecskc]

I'm looking forward to more! We stayed at Kidani last May and loved it. It just seems so laid back and out of the way.

More reviews coming up !! We loved Kidani and can't wait to back and enjoy it again. The kids especially enjoyed the animals. Beautiful resort for sure.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

sorry about the ankle but glad to have another dining report from you.

 

[susieq76]

I tried to step out of the "burger and fries" box this trip. We are going to Disney again in 26 more days and I am coming to the slow realization that I may have to rent a scooter. But, it is better that staying home. We are traveling Sept 7-14. Staying at WLV.

We'll be there the 8-15th staying at BLT- maybe I'll see you at a dining ressie! Love the review so far!