September 12, 2009 ~ Last Call for Tortola! Thread 2

[iankh]

I also enjoy Flame Tree Barbque....it's a counter service with yummmy stuff. (I like the chicken) Inside at Tusker House may be better if for noting but the AIR CONDITIONING!

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Flametree is BEAUTIFUL. I don't think many people stop to appreciate the beauty of the restaurant. I have a photo tour of it on my Mouse Manager site in the dining section.

Not only are the seating areas, very nice, there is a motif of predator and prey. The chairs are painted like various predators and the tabletops are painted with prey.

 

[iankh]

I also enjoy Flame Tree Barbque....it's a counter service with yummmy stuff. (I like the chicken) Inside at Tusker House may be better if for noting but the AIR CONDITIONING!

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On another note, I also like the ambiance of Tusker House. Across from Tusker House is Fort Harambe, which is our "secret" seating area, where we like to enjoy a pastry from the pastry window, or ice cream from Tamu Tamu refreshments around the corner.

 

[KayR]

I always wanted to do that Kay, but I was too chicken . You must teach me your tricks of giving out the names and sending caution to the wind

My kids both have first names that are also Scottish Islands. Their second name was a back up (read "more normal" name) in case they really wanted to use an alternative name. Their third name is actually a family name on my husband's side - its his and his sister's middle name (but we didn't want to just give them that as a middle name).

That's how you throw caution to the wind... Or is it Mad Dogs and Englishmen...

-Kay

 

[KayR]

Life is good...

--Kay

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Life is good...

--Kay

Can we use it for the Champagne Girls.....that would be one heck of a tasting. WOOHOO!

 

[MickeyOCD]

I like fun.

1. YOUR REAL NAME
Linda
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME:
(First four letters of real name, plus "izzle.")
Lindizzle

3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME:
(Favorite color and favorite animal.)
Green dog

4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME:
(Your middle name and the street you live on.)
Sue Kimberly Lane

5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME:
(The first three letters of your last name and first two letters of your first.)
PohLi

6. YOUR SUPERHERO NAME:
(Your second favorite color and favorite drink.)
Blue Diet Coke

7. YOUR PORN STAR NAME:
(Your first pet's name and the street you grew up on)
Skeeter Woodlawn (that really does sound like a pornstar name...A guys! )

8. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME:
(Both parents' middle names.)
Ann Ronald

9. YOUR GOTH NAME:
(Black, plus the name of one of your pets.)
Black Bones (Cool name for a band )

 

[LindseyLou2222]

I also enjoy Flame Tree Barbque....it's a counter service with yummmy stuff. (I like the chicken) Inside at Tusker House may be better if for noting but the AIR CONDITIONING!

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Yum! We love some good BBQ! I'll check that out as well.
Thank you.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

TinkerBell the movie is on the Disney channel right now.....I'm so excited.

 

[ASROBERTS]

I'd like 7 for our group. How many are signed up for FE? We may be interested.
Anyone interested in Jost Van **** day trip?
Angela

 

[ibouncetoo]

I think we should start calling each other by our Star Wars names.

Ok kids, need you help. My sister has left me with this assignment while she's out of town. I have to pull up some WDW menues and sit down with my brother in law and get him to pick a couple places they might want to dine...I will need to FORCE him to do this. But I will prevail in convincing him that a couple of ADRs are a GOOD idea for their post cruise trip. So...I need suggestions. He likes ETHNIC foods and is very fond of calamari. They will be staying at Boardwalk Villas, so something in that area for arrival night is necessary, as well as other choices. I can give a couple high end suggestion (like Blue Zoo), but would want a few choices that aren't that pricy. HELP!

I know I will go with Boma and Jiko, for sure. Is Merekesh in Epcot any good? I know he won't want the Benehana style place in Japan.

I think I'll also mention to them about some good counter service in Epcot (I think they'll be spending a lot of time in Epcot btw).

 

[iankh]

I think we should start calling each other by our Star Wars names.

Ok kids, need you help. My sister has left me with this assignment while she's out of town. I have to pull up some WDW menues and sit down with my brother in law and get him to pick a couple places they might want to dine...I will need to FORCE him to do this. But I will prevail in convincing him that a couple of ADRs are a GOOD idea for their post cruise trip. So...I need suggestions. He likes ETHNIC foods and is very fond of calamari. They will be staying at Boardwalk Villas, so something in that area for arrival night is necessary, as well as other choices. I can give a couple high end suggestion (like Blue Zoo), but would want a few choices that aren't that pricy. HELP!

I know I will go with Boma and Jiko, for sure. Is Merekesh in Epcot any good? I know he won't want the Benehana style place in Japan.

I think I'll also mention to them about some good counter service in Epcot (I think they'll be spending a lot of time in Epcot btw).

Marakesh - we've eaten there several times. It''s fun because of the music, belly dancing and ambience. The food is good, not wildly good Moroccan, but passable. For ethnic, I'd vote for it.

Cape May, Beach Club - Perhaps a nice clam bake seafood buffet? It would be an easy stroll over from the Boardwalk. The offering has always looked nice, and then there's dessert at Beaches 'n Cream afterwards.

Sanaa - I wish I could give it a hearty review, but I can't. Not after Sukie's nasty vegetarian pop tart experience. You have Boma and Jiko on the list, either are MUCH better.

Il Mulino, the Swan - NY Italian, I've heard mixed things about it. You can get their latest menu online at the Swan/Dolphin web site.

Flying Fish, Boardwalk - An excellent choice, but like Blue Zoo, high end.

Are you just looking for resorts, or parks too? If so, the menu at Yak and Yeti looks nice, and you know my thoughts on Tusker House.

Portabello Yacht Club, DTD - I know that they have gotten mixed reviews, but I have a friend, Chris from Toronto, one of the collaborator developers for Mouse Manager who swears by this restaurant. It is a family tradition, that they have a meal there every trip. But be aware, it is not on the dining plan.

Bongos, DTD - I have also heard some very mixed reviews about this one.

Does your brother have kids? If so, what ages? I ask because a MUST with kids, is Whispering Canyon over at the Wilderness Lodge. Kids LOVE it, and it's impossible to get with without an ADR. I think the food is pretty good too (for that sort of menu).

You are well aware of my thoughts and choices for other restaurants.


I would say for arrival night, the two best bets are either Cape May or Marakesh.





So that's my 3 or 4 cents.





(And yes, I do know every menu in Disney World and the ambiance and decor of every restaurant).

 

[rotary2808]

I think we should start calling each other by our Star Wars names.

Ok kids, need you help. My sister has left me with this assignment while she's out of town. I have to pull up some WDW menues and sit down with my brother in law and get him to pick a couple places they might want to dine...I will need to FORCE him to do this. But I will prevail in convincing him that a couple of ADRs are a GOOD idea for their post cruise trip. So...I need suggestions. He likes ETHNIC foods and is very fond of calamari. They will be staying at Boardwalk Villas, so something in that area for arrival night is necessary, as well as other choices. I can give a couple high end suggestion (like Blue Zoo), but would want a few choices that aren't that pricy. HELP!

I know I will go with Boma and Jiko, for sure. Is Merekesh in Epcot any good? I know he won't want the Benehana style place in Japan.

I think I'll also mention to them about some good counter service in Epcot (I think they'll be spending a lot of time in Epcot btw).

Rose and Crown is really good, along with Le Cellier of course. I agree about the Cape May Cafe as well. If he wants a pricey meal, I don't think you can go wrong with the Yachtsman's Steakhouse. What guy doesn't like a big juicy steak?

 

[ibouncetoo]

Thanks Ian. This is for Peg & Jose (no kids). I really think it's important that they at least have an ADR for Sat night. They will have put in a long day; getting off the ship, picking up a rental car; going to the place I can never remeber the name of (outside all day like a Renaissance festival), then driving back and checking into the hotel. I know they'll want a nice, nearby, cool place to dine.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Rose and Crown is really good, along with Le Cellier of course. I agree about the Cape May Cafe as well. If he wants a pricey meal, I don't think you can go wrong with the Yachtsman's Steakhouse. What guy doesn't like a big juicy steak?

Jose! No steak houses...no 'midwestern/German' food! Mostly he teases Peg and I about that....though he's been known to ask for meatloaf!

HEY....does anyone know if the new place Paradisio 27 or whatever it is has paella? He LOVES that!

 

[iankh]

Thanks Ian. This is for Peg & Jose (no kids). I really think it's important that they at least have an ADR for Sat night. They will have put in a long day; getting off the ship, picking up a rental car; going to the place I can never remeber the name of (outside all day like a Renaissance festival), then driving back and checking into the hotel. I know they'll want a nice, nearby, cool place to dine.

Oh, for Peg and Jose? How about the Flying Fish? A most excellent choice. Again, an ADR is a must for the Flying Fish.

I just reread your message - for arrival night, I'd go with Cape May. They can have dinner and just relax.

 

[JLSE50]

I'd like 7 for our group. How many are signed up for FE? We may be interested.
Anyone interested in Jost Van **** day trip?
Angela

This has been added to your entry on page 1 post 1
I think disneylove69 is also forming the list and that it is part of Ian's survey--see page 1 post 1 listing of activities and the link beneath the list of the survey location.

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[ibouncetoo]

Oh, for Peg and Jose? How about the Flying Fish? A most excellent choice. Again, an ADR is a must for the Flying Fish.

I just reread your message - for arrival night, I'd go with Cape May. They can have dinner and just relax.

Do they have clams & mussles there? Do they have calamari? (Can you tell I don't eat that stuff?) I know they have shrimp! I'll add this to my list of menues to print out.

......too bad all those new menues aren't loaded into MouseManager yet....or are they?

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[jiminyC_fan]

Mmmmm, calamari. I love that stuff. DCL has the best. Oh and another vote for Flame Tree BBQ in AK. Good food and great atmosphere for a counter service.

 

[nskjerven]

BUT, did you do Ian's online survey??? That's a MUST DO even for you Nan.

crap, I've been called out. ok I'll do it soon, is the link on the 1st page Jan

So far I have 20 responses of the possible 38 responses from booked people.

It is shaping up nicely.

I'm in for all the party and none of the exercise

 

[ibouncetoo]

OH......by the way......no fuel surcharge refund (OBC) for us...

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