Something about Nothing, come join in........

[macraven]

emerils just seems too nice of a place for me to go in with park attire.

i don't dress up when i am on vacation. but i do brush my teeth and comb my hair....lol


i almost went to emerils last year but as i was standing there, it was couples, families or a small group of park guests. i thought i stuck out like a sore thumb being by myself.

margaritaville didn't bother me being solo.
the nachos there were calling my name.....

have you seen many solo guests eat at the bar there?
if you did, that might change my mind.

and was it more in the daytime or dinner hour?

 

[Amity 3]

emerils just seems too nice of a place for me to go in with park attire.

i don't dress up when i am on vacation. but i do brush my teeth and comb my hair....lol


i almost went to emerils last year but as i was standing there, it was couples, families or a small group of park guests. i thought i stuck out like a sore thumb being by myself.

margaritaville didn't bother me being solo.
the nachos there were calling my name.....

have you seen many solo guests eat at the bar there?
if you did, that might change my mind.

and was it more in the daytime or dinner hour?

you're missing my point... it's my favorite LUNCH spot. they shut down afterward and gear up for the dinner crowd later in the day. you can order off of the lunch menu or make a request (can you make me a steak sandwich?)

it's the best money you'll ever spend at citywalk.

 

[macraven]

i was going to edit that post of mine but figured you wouldn't read i said dinner hour. i was wrong.

do you see many sitting at the bar?
or do you see many having the food to go and then sitting outside to eat?

i could do it at the bar as i want to try the place.
it would have to be lunch for me.

 

[macraven]

catch you homies later, going to watch tv

 

[tlinus]

i make plenty of lists...but they never get done!

Right there with ya homie!!! 70% of my lists get finished.
When DH sees me making a list, he just smiles and shakes his head - he thinkys I am

 

[Marjol]

Hi everyone!

I thought I'd join you in this friendly conversation you're having.

I'm so excited, because my first trip to Orlando is only 20 days from now. We're planning on visiting WDW, Universal and Seaworld. We'll be there for 11 full days.

I already bought the $15 express tickets for the days we'll visit Universal. I know everyone said we should wait and see how long the waits are, but I've read several may trip reports and in every one of them people were listing waits of 60-70 minutes, which is reason enough for me to buy these express tickets. What's $15 (x 4) on a trip that will cost thousands?

Oh, if you're wondering what I'm doing up this early, I'm in the Netherlands, which has a 6 hour time difference with Eastern USA, so it's around 2 pm here now. I'm sitting on my balcony with 82 temperatures, which is ridiculously hot for mid-april, but I'm enjoying it while it lasts

 

[tlinus]

Oh, if you're wondering what I'm doing up this early, I'm in the Netherlands, which has a 6 hour time difference with Eastern USA, so it's around 2 pm here now. I'm sitting on my balcony with 82 temperatures, which is ridiculously hot for mid-april, but I'm enjoying it while it lasts

lucky you!!!! Its pouring here now and chilly.

On the plus side we have 10 days until our trip and the weather looks great for it so far!!

 

[Marjol]

lucky you!!!! Its pouring here now and chilly.

On the plus side we have 10 days until our trip and the weather looks great for it so far!!

Things can change a lot in 10 days...

But I really hope you'll have nice weather and that it will last untill may 17 at least

 

[Amity 3]

I've read several may trip reports and in every one of them people were listing waits of 60-70 minutes, which is reason enough for me to buy these express tickets. What's $15 (x 4) on a trip that will cost thousands?

spiderman was a two hour standby a couple of days I was there last week. I like the way you think, you'll be able to jump ahead with the EP's when you feel like it for $60.00.

 

[tlinus]

spiderman was a two hour standby a couple of days I was there last week. I like the way you think, you'll be able to jump ahead with the EP's when you feel like it for $60.00.

I agree with Amity - very well thought out on your part . Use em when you need em later in the day!

 

[loribell]

NASCAR Cafe was just "ok" the two times we have eaten there. We do prefer NBA City. If you are looking for something different to do, then it is worth trying.

Just okay huh? We tried NBA City a few years ago & didn't really enjoy it all that much. Maybe we should give it another try.

the best meal you'll ever find in citywalk is emeril's for lunch.

Is Emeril's not to fancy for my meat & potatoes bunch? We really don't eat anything fancy at all. I can just see the kids now if the menu is fancy! Oh yeah, they did not like Mythos if that tells you anything. I liked it but no one else that was with me did. They didn't even want to stay after they saw the menu!

i put this link in the stickies for dining.

showing you all here also.
hey, i like circus mcgurkus chicken dinner park food.


http://allearsnet.com/uni/menu/menus.htm


and i second NBA city for the good food.

blondies has very good subs, made to order fresh

Gotta agree with Blondies! I discovered it a couple of summers ago. It was great. Actually all CS food places I have tried at Universal are fabulous!

Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[marciemi]

Yeah, Lori - I'm worried about Mythos for my kids as well. I've asked and been told several times on the Universal boards that it's fine for them to order from the kids' menu (even though they'll be 12-15). I certainly hope this ends up being the case, because as I look at the menu from your link, there's really nothing I see that they'll eat. Thought they at least had steaks of some kind? (I see the kids' steak, but not adult other than the BBQ steak sandwich).

We really want to try this place for the atmosphere and the desserts, so I guess we'll plan on going and if they refuse to let the kids order from the kids' menu, leave if we have to (I'll just ask for kids menus when we go in). I guess we could also ask about larger portions of some of the kids' stuff (I'm thinking chicken nuggets) or if they could order the adult pizza but have it with pepperoni (not whatever the specialty pizza is that day).

Do you think it's worth going to based on these considerations or should we just stick with CS? Thanks!

 

[the Dark Marauder]

i got the go ahead from the mods to start a chat type of thread that will stay in the Universal forums.

please drop in anytime here to get to know the other universal homies, talk about your trip, discuss anything about universal, city walk, the on site hotels or just say what is on your mind.

so many of our threads become a question and answer thread and die out within a week. let's hope this thread will grow and be a place where we can exchange with others.

everyone is invited to join in.
ask questions, post pictures, give opinions, or just yak.........
only restriction is we play nice.

This thread has done quite well I see. Now I must Infect the thread.

Who here has been to/lives in or around Denver, CO?

PMs, please.

 

[damo]

Yeah, Lori - I'm worried about Mythos for my kids as well. I've asked and been told several times on the Universal boards that it's fine for them to order from the kids' menu (even though they'll be 12-15). I certainly hope this ends up being the case, because as I look at the menu from your link, there's really nothing I see that they'll eat. Thought they at least had steaks of some kind? (I see the kids' steak, but not adult other than the BBQ steak sandwich).

We really want to try this place for the atmosphere and the desserts, so I guess we'll plan on going and if they refuse to let the kids order from the kids' menu, leave if we have to (I'll just ask for kids menus when we go in). I guess we could also ask about larger portions of some of the kids' stuff (I'm thinking chicken nuggets) or if they could order the adult pizza but have it with pepperoni (not whatever the specialty pizza is that day).

Do you think it's worth going to based on these considerations or should we just stick with CS? Thanks!

The pizza is really good and not at all expensive. I'm pretty sure you can order it just with pepperoni. My kids ordered off the kids menu until just a few years ago (they are 18 and 21 now). They really liked the ravioli (or something like that) because you got to take home the dish. I wonder what I ever did with those dishes? They also liked the fact that they got free ice cream! I wouldn't worry about it. Their hamburger is also excellent.

We also like Circus McGirkus chicken. I just don't like their mashed potatoes.

 

[goofie4goofy]

then we will have pizza for lunch tomorrow and the next day.........
i only eat 2 slices and he goes for 3 or 4.
dominoes no longer makes small size, so we go with large.

Good Morning Mac!

Thanks for the Jelly Belly offer! My dream would be to work in a candy factory, espically JB.

This is what I do sometimes with leftover pizza. Pizza Eggs. I cut the pizza into small squares with a scissor. then I put a little olive oil in a non stick pan and brown up the crust and melt the cheese a little. Then pour scrambled eggs or egg whites and cook. At first it may sound weird, but it is really really good.

 

[bubba's mom]

morning all........


i see somebody got a new pic in their sig...... .....looks good

 

[damo]

morning all........


i see somebody got a new pic in their sig...... .....looks good

Morning Bubba's Mom!!!

 

[goofie4goofy]

Here is a live web cam of Universal http://www.wesh.com/wxcam/1472284/detail.html

Also www.wesh.com has the most accurate weather for Orlando. I keep it on my favorites.

Good Morning Bubba's Mom!!
I forgot to tell you how much I enjoyed your trip report. I love how you inserted the pics into your story. Thanks for posting it.

 

[bubba's mom]

Good Morning Bubba's Mom!!
I forgot to tell you how much I enjoyed your trip report. I love how you inserted the pics into your story. Thanks for posting it.

Morning all!!

Thank you....glad you enjoyed it....however, i think i set myself up that if I don't do TR's, i'm gonna have an angry DIS mob hunt me down and flog me

 

[loribell]

Yeah, Lori - I'm worried about Mythos for my kids as well. I've asked and been told several times on the Universal boards that it's fine for them to order from the kids' menu (even though they'll be 12-15). I certainly hope this ends up being the case, because as I look at the menu from your link, there's really nothing I see that they'll eat. Thought they at least had steaks of some kind? (I see the kids' steak, but not adult other than the BBQ steak sandwich).

We really want to try this place for the atmosphere and the desserts, so I guess we'll plan on going and if they refuse to let the kids order from the kids' menu, leave if we have to (I'll just ask for kids menus when we go in). I guess we could also ask about larger portions of some of the kids' stuff (I'm thinking chicken nuggets) or if they could order the adult pizza but have it with pepperoni (not whatever the specialty pizza is that day).

Do you think it's worth going to based on these considerations or should we just stick with CS? Thanks!

The worst part about it for me was that this wasn't just me, DH and the 2 younger kids. My mother, oldest DS & his girlfriend were with us. They all complained. Yes even my mother! Her biggest problem was the cost, even though her food was the only thing she was paying for, so she ordered off the kids menu!

I don't think you will any problem with them ordering off the kids menu. The atmosphere is great. I really enjoyed myself even with being there with a bunch of party poopers! If you decide to go elsewhere, the Enchanted Oak is great and I enjoy the atmosphere there as well.

Good luck!