September '09, 22nd anniversary at Pop. FINAL THOUGHTS DECEMBER 3RD

[racefanof88]

Congratulations on your anniversary!! We will be there in Sept celebrating our 20th ourselves. I can't wait!!

I noticed that you are also from Alabama the Beautiful. We love it here.

Thank you and Congratulations on 20 years!!!! It seems like it is so far off. I am just hoping for some good weather .

YAY another Bama family . I love living here too.

 

[racefanof88]

I called today and changed our ressies AGAIN. I know they are getting tired of me . I changed us back to Pop. I went on disneyworld.com and noticed that some rooms had opened up at Pop so . I will not even say that is going to be the last change . I would love to stay at CBR.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

I called them again today too, to add a day and it went pretty smooth. They are so nice there and act like it's no big deal to them. I'm sure they deal with some crazy folks calling in!! Not us, of course!

I'm glad that you got Pop. My BFF will be staying there when we go. We are going to be at POR because there are five of us, and we didn't want to book two rooms this time. Otherwise we would have been at POP too.

 

[racefanof88]

I called them again today too, to add a day and it went pretty smooth. They are so nice there and act like it's no big deal to them. I'm sure they deal with some crazy folks calling in!! Not us, of course!

I'm glad that you got Pop. My BFF will be staying there when we go. We are going to be at POR because there are five of us, and we didn't want to book two rooms this time. Otherwise we would have been at POP too.

I love how sweet the CMs can be. Then there are times they are just way off base and don't have a clue. I have changed this ressie way too many times.............. I started at Pop, then to Movies, then to Music because I added 2 days, then to Sports now back to Pop......... We have never stayed at Pop and are really looking forward to it. We have stayed at Movies, Music, POR and FW Cabins. I can't wait till we get there.

 

[racefanof88]

I think I will add Big River Brewing Co. to my list of possible ADRs along with Beaches and Cream. We have never eaten there and I really think they would be fun especially since they are on the DDP. ESPN looks good too. I want to try new places.

 

[bouncycat]

Hey!! Didn't know you started this....you can run, but you can't hide!!! So far, plans look good. Our DU lady will make our ADR's on the 17th, next week!! And Dsis is actually starting to look forward to it!! So, when's the NEXT change coming?? just kidding!! It does seem so far away....in a few days my countdown will say 2 months and blah blah, looking forward to that!!!

 

[racefanof88]

Hey!! Didn't know you started this....you can run, but you can't hide!!! So far, plans look good. Our DU lady will make our ADR's on the 17th, next week!! And Dsis is actually starting to look forward to it!! So, when's the NEXT change coming?? just kidding!! It does seem so far away....in a few days my countdown will say 2 months and blah blah, looking forward to that!!!

I'm glad your here . I can make my ADR on the 28th and I have to work that day . I will be on the phone on my way to work calling. I may have to see if someone will work part of the shift for me so I can call in first thing in the morning so I can try to get what I want. Hey, that's an idea .

 

[bouncycat]

sounds like a GREAT idea!!! I'm just glad with my busy schedule that the DU lady calls for me. That's been a God-send!! I've heard horror stories and stuff and didn't want to be on the phone all dang day! Plus, I'm very surprised that ma or Tina doesn't want anything changed! I don't either, even after park hours have come out. I tell ya tho, it's one thing planning a small quick trip for people who don't care, and just follow ya, another thing planning a bigger trip for people who constantly keep you under a microscope!! But, it's working out, or so they're letting me think....hmmmm

 

[wlwilliams9]

Hey! I didn't realize you had already started this PTR!! YAY!

You've got some great places on your ADR list! I think you guys will enjoy Narcossee's! YUM!!

Oh and as far as paying OOP for Dallas, I'm pretty sure that an adult on the DDP can order from the kids menu, but not the other way around. A kid can't order off the adult menu.

Can't wait to read more!

 

[MaryAz]

Yay for the planning! I had to LOL about you changing your room ressies. We also have Big River Grille on our list for next time. Jeff loves his beer!

 

[racefanof88]

sounds like a GREAT idea!!! I'm just glad with my busy schedule that the DU lady calls for me. That's been a God-send!! I've heard horror stories and stuff and didn't want to be on the phone all dang day! Plus, I'm very surprised that ma or Tina doesn't want anything changed! I don't either, even after park hours have come out. I tell ya tho, it's one thing planning a small quick trip for people who don't care, and just follow ya, another thing planning a bigger trip for people who constantly keep you under a microscope!! But, it's working out, or so they're letting me think....hmmmm

I looked over my schedule and I am actually off on June 28th. I will be up bright and early calling Disney. I think the only place I want that will be difficult is Le Cellier. I don't think Big River even takes ADRs. I could be wrong. I still have to wait for the October hours to come out though. It sounds like it is working out. From what you have said about your sister, I don't think she would just let you think you were working it out .

Hey! I didn't realize you had already started this PTR!! YAY!

You've got some great places on your ADR list! I think you guys will enjoy Narcossee's! YUM!!

Oh and as far as paying OOP for Dallas, I'm pretty sure that an adult on the DDP can order from the kids menu, but not the other way around. A kid can't order off the adult menu.

Can't wait to read more!

I gave you credit for getting me off my tushie to start this PTR

So Narcossee's it good? I really think it will be a good place. I love lobster and steak.

Amanda was able to order off the kids menu last May at The Plaza, they brought her two grilled cheese sandwiches . I was concerned since it was free dining they would be more strict. I found out that I can use my TIW card to get the 20% discount on appys and adult beverages along with using the free dining.

I love seeing the little baby ticker on your page .

 

[racefanof88]

Yay for the planning! I had to LOL about you changing your room ressies. We also have Big River Grille on our list for next time. Jeff loves his beer!

YAY Marys in da houze......... I am so bad about changing plans. I really think I am going to stick with Pop . Big River Grille looks awesome. Dale loves his beer too, so when I told him about the sampler he thought BRG would be a good place to try out.

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Dana! I found you Yay!!!

 

[racefanof88]

Hi Dana! I found you Yay!!!

Leanne is here too . I am so glad you are here to help me plan my September trip .

I have been having serious withdrawls from the Dis. When I got home from work last night it was down . Today we went to Pensacola and did some shopping and I am just now getting on here.

 

[racefanof88]

So today while we were shopping I bought me two new skorts. After having one during our May trip I have come to love them. I now have 4. They are so comfortable and I think they are really cute too. I also found Dallas and me 3 Pensacola shirts. The two I got for Dallas have POC type designs and mine has beach chairs. They had some good founder year shirts, but I couldn't find our size. Pensacola was settled by the Spaniard in 1559. They are celebrating their 450th anniversary.

I think we have decided to drive our Mazda 3 on the trip instead of renting a car. Dale and I took it on our 2 Daytona trips in 2005. Since it is only going to be Dale, Dallas and I it should be fine.

We decided today we will eat at Big River Grille and I am leaning toward ESPN Club too. My Dis friend Janet said the BRG is good and Dale thinks the beer sampler is great for sure . Has anyone eaten at ESPN? I think I want to eat there. Being married to such a big sports fan I have no option but to like sports and I like the over the top type decor. I LOVED Race Rock restaurant on International Blvd. It broke my heart when it closed. Now the only racing type restaurant in Orlando is NASCAR Café at US City Walk. They have decent food, but the atmosphere at Race Rock was so much better.

 

[bouncycat]

I remember race rock cafe, we ate there once while being evacuated from a hurricane when we lived in the keys!! I haven't been to the one at city walk! Next time ya'll come to daytona, let me know...I was born there, and raised near there....I know daytona pretty well....even tho it has changed quite a bit. I went and activated my US passes today....man that place sure ain't disney!!! It's SOOOO small!! Tyler and I walked around, IOA and rode a couple of coasters, and I was surprised when I was back at the entrance! So, we left there, wen to the disney outlet store, Tyler found a toy there, I couldn't find anything, so we went to Fl mall to the disney store there, and I found a couple of shirts on sale. Gotta start somewhere buying stuff for september, I didn't get too much new for may, since it was just a quick trip! Tomorrow...I kick Tyler out to play outside, and I clean....YUK!!!! But, it's gotta get done, and the dogs sure won't do it!! HAHA

 

[Colleen27]

I LOVED Race Rock restaurant on International Blvd. It broke my heart when it closed. Now the only racing type restaurant in Orlando is NASCAR Café at US City Walk. They have decent food, but the atmosphere at Race Rock was so much better.

I remember race rock cafe, we ate there once while being evacuated from a hurricane when we lived in the keys!! I haven't been to the one at city walk!

I couldn't believe when I heard that Race Rock closed! The guy who owned that place used to have the same kind of restaurant up here, and I was so sad to see him move to Florida. On my very first Disney trip, back when I was a teenager, we had to make a special trip over for dinner at Race Rock. That place was great! I haven't checked out the NASCAR Cafe yet, but it would be hard to measure up to Race Rock.

 

[Colleen27]

We decided today we will eat at Big River Grille and I am leaning toward ESPN Club too. My Dis friend Janet said the BRG is good and Dale thinks the beer sampler is great for sure . Has anyone eaten at ESPN? I think I want to eat there. Being married to such a big sports fan I have no option but to like sports and I like the over the top type decor.

We really liked ESPN Club. The food isn't fancy, but it is good sports bar food and the decor is really cool. DS took so long going to the bathroom that I sent DH looking for him, and then they were both gone for another 10min or so... What were they doing? Checking out each and every piece of memorabilia hanging in the hall by the bathroom, of course.

 

[racefanof88]

I remember race rock cafe, we ate there once while being evacuated from a hurricane when we lived in the keys!! I haven't been to the one at city walk! Next time ya'll come to daytona, let me know...I was born there, and raised near there....I know daytona pretty well....even tho it has changed quite a bit. I went and activated my US passes today....man that place sure ain't disney!!! It's SOOOO small!! Tyler and I walked around, IOA and rode a couple of coasters, and I was surprised when I was back at the entrance! So, we left there, wen to the disney outlet store, Tyler found a toy there, I couldn't find anything, so we went to Fl mall to the disney store there, and I found a couple of shirts on sale. Gotta start somewhere buying stuff for september, I didn't get too much new for may, since it was just a quick trip! Tomorrow...I kick Tyler out to play outside, and I clean....YUK!!!! But, it's gotta get done, and the dogs sure won't do it!! HAHA

That is how I feel about US/IOA. I do like to walk around City Walk though. I am waiting for Coke Rewards to offer the US ticket again so I can get that free. I don't want to buy 3 tickets though. Although they do have good deals on their tickets. I like that you can get the tickets and pay for them monthly too. I really loved Race Rock. It was so cool with the racing suits in the cases and the hanging. NASCAR Cafe was pretty good. When Dale and I were there in '05 we went in the bar area and got a beer. I will defiantly let you know next time we are over at Daytona. Now that we have APs we may try to do to Disney during the 500 next year. I think I have some pictures on my Myspace page from the July race. It was sooooooooooooooooooooo hot.

We really liked ESPN Club. The food isn't fancy, but it is good sports bar food and the decor is really cool. DS took so long going to the bathroom that I sent DH looking for him, and then they were both gone for another 10min or so... What were they doing? Checking out each and every piece of memorabilia hanging in the hall by the bathroom, of course.

about your son and DH disappearing. That is what happened to me at Race Rock. My DH went to the bathroom and I too though he was lost. I miss RR .

 

[longing2Batdisney]

I finally made it over...
will read and catch up later...signing on for the moment...
We are moving Gwendolyn and Joe in to our house
he just purchased a very small house and 23 acres...it needs lots of work
(it really needs a whole new house) and its in the swamps so it needs to be lifted like 8 feet in the air...I think they will be here forever