Supercallifragilistic-ADR'sApproachUs! May '09 PTR *Trip Report has Begun! Pg. 208*

[Lady Lallie]

Awww that's so nice of you to pass them on! I think I'm going to order ours tomorrow. I've never seen a Disney on Ice show before!! I'm really surprised at how inexpensive the tickets are!

Did you end up getting to TGI Friday's? I love their lime salmon! I don't know if they still have it though? I had it years ago!

Yeah, they weren't badly priced at all. We did go to TGI Fridays. We both had burgers and they were really good. Yum Yum!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I have a million things I want to update this little ol' PTR with. I truly do, I constantly have ideas swimming around in my head. I have so many right now that I actually made a list of PTR Updates. With all that being said, I have been sitting on my computer staring at this list for at least 45 minutes. I feel stuck and not happy with my update possibilities. I think though that I have come to the root of the problem. I am not feeling settled in my solo ADR choices, therefore I can't do the rest of the itinerary updates, what's an itinerary without ADRs?? I know I have discussed ADRs a lot in this PTR, but if you would indulge me some more I would appreciate it.

My ADR day is exactly one week from now. There will be zero sleeping in next Saturday morning.

Let's start with some ADR lists. I always feel better with lists.

Jen & LL's ADRs
Grand Floridian Tea
Rose & Crown Pub
Le Cellier
Akershush
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Cinderella's Royal Table
Hollywood Brown Derby

We have got some heavy hitters on that list and I am looking forward to ALL OF THEM. *Drool Drool* On a side note, I was talking about having chicken polenta for dinner with Marc earlier today and I actually said "Drool". He laughed at me....a lot.

The fact that Jen & I have a lot of ADRs on our days together, makes me not want to have as many on my solo days. I want my schedule to be more flexible if you will. Not to mention there are some Counter Service places I either want to revisit or try for the first time. I have been thinking of 3 to 4 Solo ADRs. Here's what I have...

Jiko - It's been calling my name. I was going to try to be a good wife and wait to go with Marc but I decided that I would go. He doesn't care. I really want that BBQ Chicken w/Apples Flatbread. I am thinking of getting that and one other appetizer with dessert. It makes for a reasonably priced solo meal. I think I will make an earlier ADR and then just take AKL bus over to one of the parks that is still opened in order to make my way back to my resort. I don't want to be taking a taxi by myself. It freaks me out for some reason.

Liberty Tree Tavern - I am obsessed with LTT. I would like to go for lunch, all for that silly Tavern Fried Cheese. I don't know though. I want to go but then again I don't. I am so indecisive. I know I love the feel of LTT and I think it will be a good meal. I think I just feel guilty spending money on myself on a TS. Silly LL.

Grand Floridian Cafe - The more I think about this one, the less I want to do it. I don't know why. I do want to try the lobster burger though. Do you see why I am having ADR issues??

Crystal Palace - This was one that I was 100% sure about....and now I'm not. I did love breakfast there and I am hoping to get a pre-park opening ADR but is it worth it?! I am planning on trying to get to a couple of the MK EMH's and now I know that won't be an empty Main Street but I can get on some rides and such before the mid-morning crush.

Kona Cafe - I have been contemplating doing lunch or dinner here. I loved our meal before and it feels like it would be a nice place to dine solo.

I just don't know, besides Jiko I am not feeling overly attached to any of these places. I am just worried that once I get down there I will regret not having a few TS during my solo time. What does everyone think?? I am up for any opinions that I can get.

 

[jenjolt]

Hmmmmm...those ADRs sound so fabulous!! We definitely will be eating well!!!!

I think all of your solo ADR places sound amazing!!! SO, why don't you make ADRs at all those places and as you get closer if you aren't feeling them you can always cancel them and no harm done but at least you will have the option of having them and going!!!

 

[wlwilliams9]

I agree with Jen! Make the ADR's (which sound great!) and if you change your mind you can cancel and eat elsewhere. You probably won't have trouble at some restaurants getting in without ADR's as a solo. Just my 2 cents!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

I think that you can order from the menu of Kona while sitting at the sushi bar without an adr. Now with that said, I would make the reservations, then at least you have them. Cancel if you really don't want go, but leave your options open until you decide for sure. LTT lunch sounds tasty, if it's as good as dinner I would keep it !

 

[Charleston Princess]

I understand your ADR dilemmas only too well!!! Last night I was going back and forth between Crystal Palace and Liberty Tree Tavern in my mind -- I just don't know which one I want to choose.

Stick with Jiko! It looks lovely (light fixtures, LL) and the food always makes me!

Personally, I would go ahead and make the ADRs and you can always cancel if you decide you don't want to go.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

OK... I guess we'll indulge you with one more ADR post. Grumble grumble. You know how we "hate" talking Disney dining!

The ADRs for the LL/Jen days sound fantabulous. Drool.

Too funny you said that. I find myself more and more in regular email and conversation talking in DIS language. Scary!!

As for the ADRs on your solo days, as the other ladies have said it is easier to get the ADRs and cancel if not feeling them than the reverse.

Jiko -- totally agree, it's a must. Like your idea of an earlier ADR there. And remember there is a bar if you decide you want "company" or the entertainment of watching them cook. There's tons to explore there at the resort too.

LTT- that darn fried cheese calls me too! You are worth a TS meal, LL!!! And if it's calling you, it would be rude not to answer. :

GFC- you were so excited about this one. I just saw pics from a breakfast there and it looks lovely. I would say of all of them I would be least concerned about ADRs here-- could probably do a walk up.

CP- what has you unsure here now? The early morning hours? Or the solo character meal thing? I haven't eaten there solo but have seen solo TRs where people have. CP is definitely on my someday list even though I don't like breakfast... I just want to get some mostly empty Main Street pics!

Kona- I had an ADR there for my solo trip but canceled it b/c I wasn't feeling it. But agree think it would be a good place for a solo meal. Looks very yummy to me. And you could get a lapu lapu.

So now that I haven't helped at all and have started my stomach grumbling I will sign off. I say make the plans and you can always modify as you go based on what you're feeling. Options are good. But don't feel guilty canceling. I canceled quite a few b/c I just wasn't in the mood.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Bummer you couldn't go to Disney on Ice but TGIFriday's is always a good choice! We love going to the one they have at Miller Park.

 

[MegansMom]

Sorry about your Disney on Ice plans getting ruined.....I bet Nobby was SO upset!!! ;o)

As far as your ADRs are concerned, I would make them all, and as time goes by........even as close as that week is concerned......if you feel you aren't up to one or more of them, you can always cancel them. I would at least make them so that you have them if you want them!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Hmmmmm...those ADRs sound so fabulous!! We definitely will be eating well!!!!

I think all of your solo ADR places sound amazing!!! SO, why don't you make ADRs at all those places and as you get closer if you aren't feeling them you can always cancel them and no harm done but at least you will have the option of having them and going!!!

This is very true. At least I can cancel them if I change my mind.

I agree with Jen! Make the ADR's (which sound great!) and if you change your mind you can cancel and eat elsewhere. You probably won't have trouble at some restaurants getting in without ADR's as a solo. Just my 2 cents!

This is true too. I was thinking last minute ADRs will be easier to get going solo.

I think that you can order from the menu of Kona while sitting at the sushi bar without an adr. Now with that said, I would make the reservations, then at least you have them. Cancel if you really don't want go, but leave your options open until you decide for sure. LTT lunch sounds tasty, if it's as good as dinner I would keep it !

OOoh, that is a very good tip about the sushi bar!! Thanks. LTT does sound good and their dinner was so super yummy that I think lunch will be too.

I understand your ADR dilemmas only too well!!! Last night I was going back and forth between Crystal Palace and Liberty Tree Tavern in my mind -- I just don't know which one I want to choose.

Stick with Jiko! It looks lovely (light fixtures, LL) and the food always makes me!

Personally, I would go ahead and make the ADRs and you can always cancel if you decide you don't want to go.

Have you made a decision between CP and LTT? I want to do CP but I don't know if it's the best use of my ADR money. I am sticking with Jiko. I think I will like exploring AKL too.

OK... I guess we'll indulge you with one more ADR post. Grumble grumble. You know how we "hate" talking Disney dining!

The ADRs for the LL/Jen days sound fantabulous. Drool.

Too funny you said that. I find myself more and more in regular email and conversation talking in DIS language. Scary!!

I am glad I am not the only one!

As for the ADRs on your solo days, as the other ladies have said it is easier to get the ADRs and cancel if not feeling them than the reverse.

Jiko -- totally agree, it's a must. Like your idea of an earlier ADR there. And remember there is a bar if you decide you want "company" or the entertainment of watching them cook. There's tons to explore there at the resort too.

I keep forgetting about the bar. I think exploring AKL will be fun and I totally want to buy some zebra domes from Mara too.

LTT- that darn fried cheese calls me too! You are worth a TS meal, LL!!! And if it's calling you, it would be rude not to answer. :

What is it with that fried cheese? It look so delicious!

GFC- you were so excited about this one. I just saw pics from a breakfast there and it looks lovely. I would say of all of them I would be least concerned about ADRs here-- could probably do a walk up.

So true that I could probably do a walk up. I think I am hesitant because Marc did really want to try this one with me so I think I have some minor guilt going on. I might save it for the next time he is with me.

CP- what has you unsure here now? The early morning hours? Or the solo character meal thing? I haven't eaten there solo but have seen solo TRs where people have. CP is definitely on my someday list even though I don't like breakfast... I just want to get some mostly empty Main Street pics!

I feel like the empty Main Street is why I want to go so badly and that just doesn't seem financially responsible to me.

Kona- I had an ADR there for my solo trip but canceled it b/c I wasn't feeling it. But agree think it would be a good place for a solo meal. Looks very yummy to me. And you could get a lapu lapu.

So now that I haven't helped at all and have started my stomach grumbling I will sign off. I say make the plans and you can always modify as you go based on what you're feeling. Options are good. But don't feel guilty canceling. I canceled quite a few b/c I just wasn't in the mood.

I am still unsure, usually once I post about them it just clicks in my head and I know what I want to do. Not so much this time though.

Bummer you couldn't go to Disney on Ice but TGIFriday's is always a good choice! We love going to the one they have at Miller Park.

It was very yummy and I had my leftovers today for lunch!

Sorry about your Disney on Ice plans getting ruined.....I bet Nobby was SO upset!!! ;o)

As far as your ADRs are concerned, I would make them all, and as time goes by........even as close as that week is concerned......if you feel you aren't up to one or more of them, you can always cancel them. I would at least make them so that you have them if you want them!

I think that is what I am going to do but I was looking at allears again tonight, I have a severe ADR problem.

 

[MegansMom]

LL--I have been meaning to tell you this for some time now, but I finally just remembered:

When the Mary Poppins DVD came out recently, my Mom decided to purchase one for Megan. Let me just say, I was as excited about it as she was---I used to want to grow up to be Mary Poppins when I was little!!! She has fallen IN LOVE with this MOVIE!!! With her being laid up with Strep this week, she has watched it everyday!!! Yesterday, we were talking about WDW---of course---and I mentioned that Mary Poppins lived there too---SHE GOT SO EXCITED!!!! We have never seen her out or stopped to look for her because she didn't really know who she was----NOW we will be on a mad search for her!!! I thought you would be so proud!!! ;o) BTW---where is the best spot in which park to find her?

 

[Lady Lallie]

LL--I have been meaning to tell you this for some time now, but I finally just remembered:

When the Mary Poppins DVD came out recently, my Mom decided to purchase one for Megan. Let me just say, I was as excited about it as she was---I used to want to grow up to be Mary Poppins when I was little!!! She has fallen IN LOVE with this MOVIE!!! With her being laid up with Strep this week, she has watched it everyday!!! Yesterday, we were talking about WDW---of course---and I mentioned that Mary Poppins lived there too---SHE GOT SO EXCITED!!!! We have never seen her out or stopped to look for her because she didn't really know who she was----NOW we will be on a mad search for her!!! I thought you would be so proud!!! ;o) BTW---where is the best spot in which park to find her?

I am so proud!!! I bought the new DVD of course but I haven't been able to watch any of the new special features because one of our dvd players broke and the other one doesn't have a remote anymore so we can just press play and stop on it. Very frustrating.

Mary Poppins is usually in England in World Showcase. I know that when we went she was listed on the times guide. She is usually in the toy store or she does meet n' greets in front of the little cottage that has a thatch roof across from Rose & Crown Pub. We met her there.

On our last day we met her on Main Street in MK. I am not sure if she was listed on the times guide as I didn't have one but I know that she usually is on Main Street. I have seen a lot of pictures of her here on the DIS on Main Street. She comes out of the building where Tony's is.

She's also at the breakfast at 1900 Park Fare too if you want to be sure you see her for Megs. I think Megs would look absolutely adorable in a Mary Poppins dress.

 

[MegansMom]

Oh I know!!! She TOTALLY loves that white dress!!! I think since our trip is going to be right around her birthday that I might try to find one for her!!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Oh I know!!! She TOTALLY loves that white dress!!! I think since our trip is going to be right around her birthday that I might try to find one for her!!!

My mom actually made one for a little girl we know a few Halloweens ago, it was so freaking cute. Hehehe. Well of course, I thought it was cute.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Oh I know!!! She TOTALLY loves that white dress!!! I think since our trip is going to be right around her birthday that I might try to find one for her!!!

Head over to the Disboutiqers thread...plenty of Jolly Holiday dresses floating around there.


LL- Thanks again for the tickets! As far as the ADRs, make them and break them if need be. If you were going to skip any, skip the ones in the park (like LTT). There are plenty of CS food options at MK. I think the ones at the resorts are better choices because it gives you a little break from the park and some downtime. JMO!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Head over to the Disboutiqers thread...plenty of Jolly Holiday dresses floating around there.


LL- Thanks again for the tickets! As far as the ADRs, make them and break them if need be. If you were going to skip any, skip the ones in the park (like LTT). There are plenty of CS food options at MK. I think the ones at the resorts are better choices because it gives you a little break from the park and some downtime. JMO!

That is a very good point. I think I have decided that I will be making a few and just canceling them if I am not feeling up to it. Now, which ones to make. I've been on allears again.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

LL--I have been meaning to tell you this for some time now, but I finally just remembered:

When the Mary Poppins DVD came out recently, my Mom decided to purchase one for Megan. Let me just say, I was as excited about it as she was---I used to want to grow up to be Mary Poppins when I was little!!! She has fallen IN LOVE with this MOVIE!!! With her being laid up with Strep this week, she has watched it everyday!!! Yesterday, we were talking about WDW---of course---and I mentioned that Mary Poppins lived there too---SHE GOT SO EXCITED!!!! We have never seen her out or stopped to look for her because she didn't really know who she was----NOW we will be on a mad search for her!!! I thought you would be so proud!!! ;o) BTW---where is the best spot in which park to find her?

I'm sooo proud of your little Megan! My girls (who are now quite grown) never totally got into Mary Poppins, although they did love Julie in The Sound of Music This will date me but I remember seeing Mary Poppins in a very large theater with a bazillion balconies when it first was released! It even had an intermission I'm hoping to see Mary again at 1900 Park Fare in about hmmmm 25 days. If Megan has a message that she would like me to pass on to Mary, I'd be more than happy to do so!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I have a somewhat silly question....

I am doing some budget planning and such for my trip. I am still working on my food plans...big surprise...and my question is...

When you buy a combo meal (burger & fries for example) at a Counter Service place, those combo meals generally come with a drink, correct? I remember ordering them on our last trip and I am pretty sure they come with a drink or am I nuts and thinking of the dining plan...??

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[autumnpalm]

I don't think the combo meals come with a drink but I could be wrong? We've always done the DDP so I haven't done a lot of figuring out items separately.

 

[Charleston Princess]

The combo meals do not come with a drink -- you have to order that separately -- on the DDP, it does, but not when you pay OOP. Hope that helps!