PlutoTheDog89
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Happy to say that we got everything we wanted this year (except one - but it wasn't a deal breaker!)
Here's what we went with:
Dec. 24th: Dinner at Tutto Italia.
We wanted Italian for dinner on Xmas Eve. We went with Il Mulino last year. I KNOW this is a big step down, but we wanted to stick with the meal plan rather than pay OOP. We already paid way more than we'd like to fly down - holiday + weekend = HUGE airfare. We've heard mixed reviews, but restaurant reviews are based on people's likes and dislikes. My standard from pizza is different than someone not from NY. My opinion on BBQ may be different than someone from Carolina or Tennessee, etc. So we decided to try it. Plus, if the desserts don't hit the spot, we'll hit up Boardwalk Bakery.
Dec. 25th: Dinner at Artist Point
This one was tough for us. We spent the last 5 years going to Narcoossee's. That's our favorite restaurant and we really love it. BUT - it was time to change things up. It was a toss up between Artist Point and Yachtsman. We went with Artist Point because the Wilderness Lodge has some an awesome Christmasy feel to it. The view looks awesome and I can't wait to hang out in the lobby after Christmas dinner and digest by the fireplace. I have to go with the Buffalo steak, right? Any recommendations?
Dec. 26th: Nothing/Dessert at Beaches and Cream
Having a signature ADR means we have to take one day "off" from the TS restaurants. This will be the day that we go to EPCOT and eat around the World Showcase. We'll probably grab a sandwich at the French Bakery.
Dec. 27th: Breakfast at Cape May
We always have at least one big breakfast. Last year we went with Tusker House and I LOVED it. My sister's boss is another big DIsney fan and recommended Cape May.
Dec. 28th: Dinner at 'Ohana
It's been a while, but we're finally returning to 'Ohana. Has much changed since 2011? Anything we have to know?
Dec. 29th: Dinner at Biergarten Restaurant
Never been. I love German food, so I'm really looking forward to it.
Dec. 30th: Dinner at Be Our Guest
Went for the first time last year. We really enjoyed our meal, so we'll go back. It's a nice spot to eat before the NYE dress rehearsal at MK.
Dec. 31st: Dinner at Teppan Edo
We had Teppan Edo last year and loved it. We'll eat dinner and then find a spot for the fireworks!
Jan 1st: Dinner at Rose & Crown
Ate there last year and really enjoyed it. We wanted Raglan Road but it wasn't available. We'll continue to check for Raglan.. but it won't really ruin our trip if we have to eat at R&C.
Here's what we went with:
Dec. 24th: Dinner at Tutto Italia.
We wanted Italian for dinner on Xmas Eve. We went with Il Mulino last year. I KNOW this is a big step down, but we wanted to stick with the meal plan rather than pay OOP. We already paid way more than we'd like to fly down - holiday + weekend = HUGE airfare. We've heard mixed reviews, but restaurant reviews are based on people's likes and dislikes. My standard from pizza is different than someone not from NY. My opinion on BBQ may be different than someone from Carolina or Tennessee, etc. So we decided to try it. Plus, if the desserts don't hit the spot, we'll hit up Boardwalk Bakery.
Dec. 25th: Dinner at Artist Point
This one was tough for us. We spent the last 5 years going to Narcoossee's. That's our favorite restaurant and we really love it. BUT - it was time to change things up. It was a toss up between Artist Point and Yachtsman. We went with Artist Point because the Wilderness Lodge has some an awesome Christmasy feel to it. The view looks awesome and I can't wait to hang out in the lobby after Christmas dinner and digest by the fireplace. I have to go with the Buffalo steak, right? Any recommendations?
Dec. 26th: Nothing/Dessert at Beaches and Cream
Having a signature ADR means we have to take one day "off" from the TS restaurants. This will be the day that we go to EPCOT and eat around the World Showcase. We'll probably grab a sandwich at the French Bakery.
Dec. 27th: Breakfast at Cape May
We always have at least one big breakfast. Last year we went with Tusker House and I LOVED it. My sister's boss is another big DIsney fan and recommended Cape May.
Dec. 28th: Dinner at 'Ohana
It's been a while, but we're finally returning to 'Ohana. Has much changed since 2011? Anything we have to know?
Dec. 29th: Dinner at Biergarten Restaurant
Never been. I love German food, so I'm really looking forward to it.
Dec. 30th: Dinner at Be Our Guest
Went for the first time last year. We really enjoyed our meal, so we'll go back. It's a nice spot to eat before the NYE dress rehearsal at MK.
Dec. 31st: Dinner at Teppan Edo
We had Teppan Edo last year and loved it. We'll eat dinner and then find a spot for the fireworks!
Jan 1st: Dinner at Rose & Crown
Ate there last year and really enjoyed it. We wanted Raglan Road but it wasn't available. We'll continue to check for Raglan.. but it won't really ruin our trip if we have to eat at R&C.
