Something About Nothing ... #12

[Robo56]

 

[Robo56]

 

[Robo56]

 

[Robo56]

Happy minion morning to all Sans homies

Have a great Saturday.

 

[Realfoodfans]

And you're not going to tell us what it is?
I used to love vodka. It was my go to drink in college. Tried to have a cranberry and vodka one night as cranberry is good for you and it always helped me detox while I was toxing.... Took a sip and it tasted too much like college... actually it tasted like bad decisions
I think I will have a mimosa. Lately whenever I drink I get extremely nauseous and I'm not sure why. Even just have a glass of wine...

Same here but an occasional mimosa, Prosecco seems ok!

 

[tink1957]

Thanks for the minions Robo

Tiny D...I like DDP too and margaritas. Cabo Wabo is my favorite tequila but my most favorite is Jack and diet cherry coke, a wonderful combo.

 

[macraven]

Hot in the South today

 

[SharkyGoddess]

And you're not going to tell us what it is?
I used to love vodka. It was my go to drink in college. Tried to have a cranberry and vodka one night as cranberry is good for you and it always helped me detox while I was toxing.... Took a sip and it tasted too much like college... actually it tasted like bad decisions
I think I will have a mimosa. Lately whenever I drink I get extremely nauseous and I'm not sure why. Even just have a glass of wine...

Asombroso... It's delicious!

 

[macraven]

Thanks homies for letting me know it is Saturday
Robo you mean there are peeps that don't take their phone to the toilet with them?

 

[tinydancer09]

Supposed less humid, dryer air coming our way. All I know is when I wake up and it's 80 degrees already it hot.



Never tried Windsor hills. We l-o-v-e Wyndham Bonnet Creek. I just snagged a week there mid Feb for an anniversary trip over Valentine's Day in same ball park as you. VRBO listings weren't really producing for some reason. One of the providers was offering a low rate via a 15% coupon but didn't like their cancellation policy. Went with Vacation Strategies. They price matched it. Offer very generous terms. $150 down, balance due a month out, full refund up to 20 days prior, one day prior entire credit eligible for future stay with no time restrictions! Was going to stay onsite @ WDW until I found out we once again would be sharing space with cheerleaders at both ends of our trip. Not exacty romantic. Hope not too many venture offsite, will let you know how that pans out haha

I didn't enjoy KtK as much as I thought I would. Already knew most of the historical info the guide gave, but she was entertaining in her presentation. Had especially wanted to see the utilidors, very interesting, but it forever sucked just a bit of the pixie dust out of the MK for me (admitted Disney geek I am). The main reason I am afraid to the lights on tours of HHN houses. We did find it amusing to see non-face characters roaming about 'headless' backstage in the parade float area; some animatedly (pun intended) discussing making plans to meet later for for drinks.

Re the MK dessert party & smaller tables (we had 3 pp) none were not set up in prime viewing area last November. CMs told us no problem, everyone is encouraged to walk right up to the rail and watch...in front of those seated in the prime viewing tables! Seemed rather ignorant to do so, but when in Rome.... Let me know if that process has changed please!

Yes, I shudder to think how long it will take to pass thru security @ MNSSHP, especially in the 4 pm turnstyle section designated for party-only entrance, that builds much earlier. We have APs, glad to skip it and head in an hour or so prior that afternoon. The line for the Xmas party last year was an absolute breeze. I think that wearing Halloween costumes just slows everyone down going thru the turnstyles.

When they originally revised things & it appeared an outright ban on adult costumes, I can imagine the complaints they received. Masks are never permitted. You can still wear a costume, but they seem to be discouraging adult princesses. There is a Snow White & evil queen I've seen several times in regalia that easily could be construed for a CM. Could be an issue unto itself if a perv wore to try to interact with kids, a shame it's the world we have dumped in our laps.

Current rules:

New this year, we have revised our costuming guidelines for special events in our theme parks. While costumed attire may be worn, guests ages 14 and older are strongly discouraged from wearing layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body as they may be subject to additional security screening. Additionally, costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.

I've seen heat indexes near 109 today. It's currently 95 outside in the shade on my porch. Weather channel says its 107 head index, but I haven't been outside.

On the dessert party I'm not sure if it has changed, but no one walked up to the rails. It's possible I was just with a respectful crowd though. It was late February and it was VERY cold and windy so they probably didn't want to get close to the rails as it was even windier near them. I'm not saying it was the best viewing area ever, but it was not bad. I do wish a few of the trees didn't exist.


Our view. It was very windy and the fireworks kept going off to the far right of the castle. my favorite place to view them is still back in fantasy land. You're right in the middle of it all! I'd like to try going up in the tree house this time and viewing from there. There is a wonderful view of the castle and it's always so quiet in that area during fireworks.

We tried FP+ viewing area and it was VERY annoying. If everyone would stay seated on the "Grass" it would be much more enjoyable and we would all be able to see them so much better. Everyone rushed to the front of the area and Holly and I are not exactly tall. We couldn't really see anything

you get a special pin for doing the tour.
they are not sold but included in the price of the tour.
most times you do lunch at columbia harbor house.
that also is included in the tour.

when you check in, you get a name tag and it is cute.
you also will get a menu and mark down your choice for lunch.

the place will have it ready when you do the lunch break.

i hope you get a super tour guide and one that knows how to use the fm system.
only once of the tours i did the tour guide was a retired gentleman and he hated the fm system so he tried to talk real loud.

you wear an ear piece so you can hear the tour guide explain as you walk along.

i thought the tours leave every half hour but the last time i did the tour has been going on 3 years.

when they change things, they never send me a memo.....

we will be eating at the harbor house. I'm kind of worried about it as they took the adult chicken strips off the menu. I don't eat any of their seafood choices. I guess I will be ordering the kids menu items. I've read that sometimes you do the haunted mansion while on the tour. Hoping that is true for ours.

Just treated myself for wishes viewing from the spots that used to be for fast pass. Oh well. At least it was 20 dollars cheaper than the terrace one. I doubt I can eat that much, but I am hoping for less crowd to fight for a view. I may even do one of those tours now that Mac and TinyD have mentioned them. Hmmm.

Oh so sticky, and even tough overcast and in the mid 80s. Hoping for less humid weather too Keisha.

Time to get some food and watch Pets. Later.

I definitely did not eat $50 worth of sugar. I was very pleasantly surprised that they also had cheese, crackers, and lots of fruit! I attempted to try one of everything, but about halfway through I had hit sugar overload. My sister really enjoyed it though and it was for her birthday. She said it was worth the money so I said okay

 

[keishashadow]

I walked around outside a bit this morning to try and catch some Pokemon. I didn't walk far, nor did I power walk or anything, but while it was still cool-ish outside due to the humidity I was a ball of sweat when I came back in. Not a bad haul though, I caught 3 new Pokemon, and a couple of ones I already had.

Now eating chocolate Lucky Charms and watching The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Gotta catch 'em all! Well, not the leprechaun or leatherface, just the Pokemon.

Lynne curious, how much is that viewing area @ MK?

There is something about minions that puts a smile on your face.

Family saw the pets movie. Said best part was the minions, and I quote "ba-na-na" lol.

Only movie I've seen all summer is the Avengers, liked it more than I had expected. Netflix sent me 10 clover field, anybody see it?

Tiny - no way could my 'really' short GD have seen any of the FW from our seats. Bad enough the low ceiling cuts off the upper ones if not up front & center. It just frosts me that we used to sit there "free" and watch tinker bell do a fly over lol.

Din't know they removed the chicken from Columbia harbor. Could've sworn the mr ordered it in May, need to go look at new menus I guess. Shrimp was good and I'm not a big fan of fried. Time before the tuna Sammie was watery, first time ever. I miss how they used to serve the soup in a bread bowl there.

 

[tinydancer09]

Same here but an occasional mimosa, Prosecco seems ok!

I do the cheaper "fake" Barefoot Moscato Champagne. I do like nicer ones, but when I'm putting it in orange juice I find my $8 bottle tastes just fine and it complements my pineapple orange juice very well.

Thanks for the minions Robo

Tiny D...I like DDP too and margaritas. Cabo Wabo is my favorite tequila but my most favorite is Jack and diet cherry coke, a wonderful combo.

I'm a Camarena fan. I do think I have had Cabo before and do like it. I find my Camarena is a very good quality for a very good price.

Asombroso... It's delicious!

That's a mouth full. I'll have to look for it and try it out! Once I tried camerena and loved it I stopped looking I'll always take suggestions though. I have a liquor cabinet that I got for christmas and it can always use some extra stock.

I will say the thing that really makes a margarita to me is real fruit juices and Cointreau. I do had a splash of sour mix to mine or a splash of sprite... sometimes both, but it's not my main ingredient like most restaurant ones.

 

[tinydancer09]

Gotta catch 'em all! Well, not the leprechaun or leatherface, just the Pokemon.

Lynne curious, how much is that viewing area @ MK?

There is something about minions that puts a smile on your face.

Family saw the pets movie. Said best part was the minions, and I quote "ba-na-na" lol.

Only movie I've seen all summer is the Avengers, liked it more than I had expected. Netflix sent me 10 clover field, anybody see it?

Tiny - no way could my 'really' short GD have seen any of the FW from our seats. Bad enough the low ceiling cuts off the upper ones if not up front & center. It just frosts me that we used to sit there "free" and watch tinker bell do a fly over lol.

Din't know they removed the chicken from Columbia harbor. Could've sworn the mr ordered it in May, need to go look at new menus I guess. Shrimp was good and I'm not a big fan of fried. Time before the tuna Sammie was watery, first time ever. I miss how they used to serve the soup in a bread bowl there.

Yeah they really need to demo that ceiling if they're going to continue to use it for the fireworks shows. It's only ever open during peak times and mostly used for fireworks shows. I've also heard the view from the train depot is nice and you have a quick exit when it's over if you wish to leave before the herd.

CHH just changed their menu not too long ago. It still has the fish and chicken option for the adults, but does not have the just chicken. The disney app clued us into that. When my sister booked the tour in late May early June she said "I thought they had a chicken option." I said they do! I compared the magic app which had not updated yet and the disney one and sure enough it was different. The kid option still exists though. It's possible I would like their chicken pot pie. That's a new menu item. My sister is apparently allergic to fish and shellfish so we'll have to make sure they know that. I don't think it would cause her any great harm as she's never known about it until she did the allergy test. It's possible we just munch at that meal and then go eat something else after. No great loss for us as it's included in the tour and not extra.

They also had a seafood mac and cheese option at one point. It appears to be gone. I would have been open to that, but if they've taken it away already I guess I wont! Hmm.. Maybe they're testing some items to revamp the menu completely.

 

[Squirlz]

There's a limited choice for lunch on the KTTK tour. No lobster roll even though it's only 1 dollar more than their offerings. Lunch was the only disappointing part of the tour.

 

[macraven]

I got the tuna sandwich and loved it
And it's the only time I eat tuna during my trips

 

[Bluer101]

Can anyone confirm or deny the previous post about Mythos menu? Is it the updated one or no?

Here it is.

 

[Robo56]

Looks like Mythos did not add the spinach dip appetizer that they were pushing in May. It was yummy. Was looking forward to it again in September.

Looks like the Spanakopita dip. I bet its the same thing.

 

[keishashadow]

Yeah they really need to demo that ceiling if they're going to continue to use it for the fireworks shows. It's only ever open during peak times and mostly used for fireworks shows. I've also heard the view from the train depot is nice and you have a quick exit when it's over if you wish to leave before the herd.

CHH just changed their menu not too long ago. It still has the fish and chicken option for the adults, but does not have the just chicken. The disney app clued us into that. When my sister booked the tour in late May early June she said "I thought they had a chicken option." I said they do! I compared the magic app which had not updated yet and the disney one and sure enough it was different. The kid option still exists though. It's possible I would like their chicken pot pie. That's a new menu item. My sister is apparently allergic to fish and shellfish so we'll have to make sure they know that. I don't think it would cause her any great harm as she's never known about it until she did the allergy test. It's possible we just munch at that meal and then go eat something else after. No great loss for us as it's included in the tour and not extra.

They also had a seafood mac and cheese option at one point. It appears to be gone. I would have been open to that, but if they've taken it away already I guess I wont! Hmm.. Maybe they're testing some items to revamp the menu completely.

Youngest DS has some allergies but shellfish didn't come up last time he was tested (in his teens). The last two times he ate shrimp, he said his mouth felt itchy, the last time he said throat also felt like it was closing. Good enough evidence for me. He hasn't been re-tested, wasn't thrilled with it first go-around. we just assumed and he avoids it.

I honestly didn't think to add the 'allergy' to the Disney dining I made for us coming up in August as he didn't have the issue the last time he traveled there with us. Do you think just 'watching' what he orders and mentioning it before he orders is good enough?

There's a limited choice for lunch on the KTTK tour. No lobster roll even though it's only 1 dollar more than their offerings. Lunch was the only disappointing part of the tour.

Not sure why Disney feels the need to douse their lobster rolls in mayo...butter & lemon, with a sprinkle of Old Bay please lol. I ordered the lobster roll another day for lunch last trip after watching one walk past me in line. Chunks were large enough that I could pick it off the bun, just sort of shaking offthe mayo as it seemed watered down...same as the tuna. Wonder what brand they use? Only Hellmans makes it in thru my door.

I got the tuna sandwich and loved it
And it's the only time I eat tuna during my trips

Hope it's as you like it in September. Are you fussy as to mayo/salad dressing?

 

[macraven]

thanks for the updated mythos menu Bluer.
looks like i will be taking a pass on that place next trip.

not much of choices for me except a hamburger but rather not pay $14 for a bare burger.

had the issue last year and ended up with a bowl of soup and a plain side salad.
yea, it was in the 90's outside and i got soup.

 

[Bluer101]

We skipped it to this trip. Tonight we had hard rock. It was very good.

It's raining now sitting in islands trading company. Hope it stops then off to Kong.