Team Renfroe trip report with TONS of pics & reviews

[alan_renfroe]

Fabulous trip report!!! I loved your pace too. There was always a new post to look forward to every day. So sad it's over

Looking forward to your TR next May!

Thanks, pmama! Have a great summer!

Thanks for the great ride, Alan!

Thanks, Dallas_Lady!

i really enjoyed your trip report, it was so nice seeing an update every day.

Hopefully you will have a pre-trip report up soon which i will certainly be reading once you start.

Thanks, Kirstie. I will post something on this thread when my pre-trip starts. Have a great summer!

Alan,

I so enjoyed your trip report as did my 9 yr old son! Clearly your TR counts as summer reading! We are going on our first trip in Sept, me, DH, DS9, DS7, DD5 & DS 7months, we can't wait and you've made it harder!!

We really are Griswold's, I married into the name, and always get comments checking into hotels and at restaurants when we're on "vacation."

We are originally from New Orleans and LOVE the Florida
Panhandle, you'll have a fabulous time. We miss it something awful, the Jersey Shore just doesn't compare.

Thanks for letting us be part of your fun!

Yes, it IS summer reading! Tell your family I'm glad they have enjoyed the report.

I can't believe you are ACTUALLY GRISWOLDS!! That rocks!!

I love New Orleans and the entire Gulf Coast. Panama City Beach and Destin have been our normal vacation spots for most of my life. Last year, we went to Myrtle Beach, SC and we had a great time there too. But I know what you mean....nothing compares to the beautiful sugar-white sands of the Gulf Coast!

Alan,

I so enjoyed your trip report as did my 9 yr old son! Clearly your TR counts as summer reading! We are going on our first trip in Sept, me, DH, DS9, DS7, DD5 & DS 7months, we can't wait and you've made it harder!!

We really are Griswold's, I married into the name, and always get comments checking into hotels and at restaurants when we're on "vacation."

We are originally from New Orleans and LOVE the Florida
Panhandle, you'll have a fabulous time. We miss it something awful, the Jersey Shore just doesn't compare.

Great trip report. I really enjoyed it.

Thanks, disneyfun2007! Have a great summer!

This is hands down the BEST trip report I've ever read (and believe me, I've read hundreds!) Thanks for taking us along on your wonderful vacation!

Wow! Thank you VERY much! I am so glad you enjoyed the trip report and it has been our pleasure sharing our vacation with everyone.

Well Alan I don't know what I'm going to do on my evenings now , I've really enjoyed reading your TR and my DD's have loved peeking over my shoulder to look at all the pics . Looking forward to reading Team Renfroe take 2!!

LOL!!! Team Renfroe, Take 2! That's GOTTA be the name of my next thread! Thanks for reading, Karen, and give those DD's a big hug!

What a great report and a great way to kill the last bit of the work week
Go Sox! nice hat!

Yeah!!!! Gotta represent!! Go Sox!

Alan you have definately captured the hearts of all of us on this thread, your family is gorgeous and you too! I will miss your updates soooomuch!! When you make plans PLEEEEESe do a PTR !! I plan on doing one also but not till later in the year!!

Aww....what a wonderful thing to say! It has been a pleasure and I feel we've made some great DIS-friends along the way. Thanks, englishrose47!

Great Report!! Thanks for sharing with us. I thoroughly enjoyed it all. I feel like I learned a lot from you guys. In fact, as I told you earlier, due to your pics and report we now are having breakfast at Boma!! Can't wait.

Again Great and Awesome Report!

Thanks

Thanks, TCKK! I hope you enjoy Boma as much as we did! Be sure to drink an extra glass of jungle juice for me!! (That stuff is AWESOME!)

Thanks for the trip report, I really enjoyed it!!

Thanks, Hyonlyf! I love the nickname!! Have a great summer!

 

[alan_renfroe]

Here is a list of some of our "Top favorites!"

My TOP 10 Favorite Attractions:
1 - Expedition Everest
2 - Rock N' Roller Coaster
3 - Hollywood Tower of Terror
4 - Crush 'N Gusher at Typhoon Lagoon
5 - Space Mountain
6 - Toy Story Midway Mania
7 - Soarin'
8 - Test Track
9 - Finding Nemo: The Musical
10 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

DW's Top 10 favorite attractions:
1 - Test Track
2 - Big Thunder Mountain
3 - Mickey's Philharmagic
4 - Soarin'
5 - Splash Mountain
6 - Toy Story Midway Mania
7 - Mission Space
8 - Finding Nemo: The Musical
9 - Crush 'N Gusher at Typhoon Lagoon
10 - Wishes

DS's favorite attractions:
1 - Rock 'N Roller Coaster
2 - Toy Story Midway Mania
3 - Expedition Everest
4 - Hollywood Tower of Terror
5 - Slush Gusher at Blizzard Beach
6 (tied) - Test Track
6 (tied) - Mission Space
8 - Space Mountain
9 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
10 - Dinosaur

DD's favorite attractions:
1 - Toy Story Midway Mania
2 - Test Track
3 - Mickey's Philharmagic
4 - Soarin'
5 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
6 - Splash Mountain
7 - Kilimanjaro Safaris
8 - Finding Nemo: The Musical
9 - Dumbo
10 - Peter Pan's Flight


Our LEAST favorite attractions:
1 - Stitch's Great Escape (except for DS11, who liked it!)
2 - Honey I Shrunk The Audience
3 - The Seas with Nemo & Friends


My Top 6 favorite appetizers:
1 - Chilled Seafood Salad at Yachtsman Steakhouse
2 - Cheddar Cheese Soup at Le Cellier
3 - Seared Ahi Tuna at Yak & Yeti
4 - Sticky Wings at Kona Cafe
5 - Crab Cakes at Narcoossee's
6 - California Roll at California Grill

DW's Top 6 favorite appetizers:
1 - Chicken Chipotle Sausage with creamy polenta at Le Cellier
2 - Medusa Roll at California Grill
3 - Maryland Crab Cake at Liberty Tree Tavern
4 - Artisan Cheese Tray at Narcoossee's
5 - Antipasto Platter at Tutto Italia
6 - Spring Roll at Cinderella's Castle

My Top 6 favorite entrees:
1 - Yoshi's Deluxe Sushi Sampler at California Grill
2 - Prime Rib at Kona Cafe
3 - Chateaubriand at Yachtsman Steakhouse
4 - NY Strip at Le Cellier
5 - Whole Maine Lobster at Narcoossee's
6 - Shaoxing Steak & Shrimp at Yak & Yeti

DW's Top 6 favorite entrees:
1 - Oak-fired Beef Filet at California Grill
2 - NY Strip at Le Cellier
3 - Chateaubriand at Yachtsman Steakhouse
4 - Beef Teriyaki at Kona Cafe
5 - Roasted Chicken at Tutto Italia
6 - Shaoxing Steak & Shrimp at Yak & Yeti

My Top 4 favorite desserts:
1 - Banana Butterscotch Buzz at California Grill
2 - Fried Wontons at Yak & Yeti
3 - Chef's Select dessert at Tony's Town Square
4 - Almond Crusted Cheesecake at Narcoossee's

DW's favorite desserts:
1 (tied) - Chocolate Trio at Yachtsman
1 (tied) - Profiterolles at Tutto Italia
3 - Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake at Liberty Tree Tavern
4 - Whiskey Cake at Le Cellier
4 - Dad's Hot Fudge Brownie with Ice Cream at 50s Prime Time Cafe

My LEAST favorite restaurant:
Hollywood & Vine

My LEAST favorite appetizer:
(I don't think I had one that I didn't just love!)

My LEAST favorite entree:
Buffet at Hollywood & Vine (specifically the BBQ pork and the salads were gross!)

DW's LEAST favorite restaurant:
Pepper Market (but only because she loved everything else so much!)

DW's LEAST favorite appetizer:
Rock Shrimp at Yachtsman Steakhouse

DW's LEAST favorite entree:
William Penn Pasta at Liberty Tree Tavern (too much basil)

DW's LEAST favorite dessert:
Poached Pear & Angel Food Cake at Cinderella's Royal Table

DS's favorite restaurants:
1 - Tony's Town Square
2 - Yak & Yeti
3 - Narcoossee's
4 - Kona Cafe
5 - Teppan Edo

 

[jjk]

Hi Alan, here are some links to the UK Dis boards

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=62

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=46

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=47


these are uk trip reports, uk community board and uk planning

love your list of favourites your DW list is almost the same as mine

 

[jellyd]

Alan,

Loved the report. Loved the lists. Did I miss your top 10 restaurants?

Rick

 

[englishrose47]

Great list !!

 

[Lou-Ann]

Speaking of Griswold, I have a funny story. One day DH and I were flying to Disney First Class. Everyone was seated with their Wall Street Journal and looking ever so proper when the intercom came on with, " Good morning, this is Captain Griswold". NO ONE looked up except DH and I who were seated in opposite rows. We laughed our fool heads off and said," Well, we are officially on vacation now.".

 

[Disney Debbie]

I only hope that when our kids are grown they will remember times like these we've shared together as a family. This was truly the time of our lives!

Thanks for reading,

The Renfroe Family (aka Team Renfroe)

They will remember - look at my siggie - that's me (47) and my family with my "baby" brother (43)and his 2 daughters at Blizzard Beach June 7th. My folks started taking us to WDW the first Thanksgiving after they opened in October! And we were hooked! We always went on great family vacations - not just WDW - but WDW is really special to both of us and we have raised 3 daughters between us that are even bigger Dis nuts than we are! We had our share of fusses - but we also had MORE then our share of great times and good memories.

Loved your report and pics - my DH and I are going for our 26th anniversary in Sept and I can't wait!!!

 

[mickeysgirl17]

I just found your thread a few days ago and have already finished the entire TR! It was great. Loved all the pics.

Can't wait to try the deluxe DP this December.

 

[irky416]

I loved your trip report! I'm so sad it's over.

 

[lazydoxy66]

It's been a wonderful journey. I love your favorite and least favorite lists. What a good idea!
If you get a chance, I have pictures of 50's PTC on my Tribute thread (in my siggie)from 1989. It hasn't changed. I can't wait to go there again in Sept.

Thanks, again for sharing!

 

[alan_renfroe]

Hi Alan, here are some links to the UK Dis boards

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=62

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=46

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=47


these are uk trip reports, uk community board and uk planning

love your list of favourites your DW list is almost the same as mine

Thanks, jjk. I posted a "hello" thread on the first link. Have a great day!

Alan,

Loved the report. Loved the lists. Did I miss your top 10 restaurants?

Rick

Thanks, Rick. I didn't do a top 10 restaurants, because they all fall in different price ranges. What I WILL do is a restaurant report card, giving each place a letter grade. I'll post that soon.

Great list !!

Thanks as always englishrose47!

Speaking of Griswold, I have a funny story. One day DH and I were flying to Disney First Class. Everyone was seated with their Wall Street Journal and looking ever so proper when the intercom came on with, " Good morning, this is Captain Griswold". NO ONE looked up except DH and I who were seated in opposite rows. We laughed our fool heads off and said," Well, we are officially on vacation now.".

That's AWESOME!!! DW & I would have fell out in the floor!

They will remember - look at my siggie - that's me (47) and my family with my "baby" brother (43)and his 2 daughters at Blizzard Beach June 7th. My folks started taking us to WDW the first Thanksgiving after they opened in October! And we were hooked! We always went on great family vacations - not just WDW - but WDW is really special to both of us and we have raised 3 daughters between us that are even bigger Dis nuts than we are! We had our share of fusses - but we also had MORE then our share of great times and good memories.

Loved your report and pics - my DH and I are going for our 26th anniversary in Sept and I can't wait!!!

You are SOO right. Some of my favorite memories from my childhood was our vacation times together. That is why it is so important to me as a father to provide family trips for our kids.

We can't wait to go back!

I just found your thread a few days ago and have already finished the entire TR! It was great. Loved all the pics.

Can't wait to try the deluxe DP this December.

Cool! Thanks very much! You will LOVE the deluxe dining plan in December - get in shape for it now!!

I loved your trip report! I'm so sad it's over.

Me too. Now I don't know what to do with myself!!

It's been a wonderful journey. I love your favorite and least favorite lists. What a good idea!
If you get a chance, I have pictures of 50's PTC on my Tribute thread (in my siggie)from 1989. It hasn't changed. I can't wait to go there again in Sept.

Thanks, again for sharing!

Thank you SO much, and happy trails to you as well! Have a great trip in September!

 

[Verity Chambers]

I have sore eyes, as I've just spent the whole afternoon reading your reports!

They are fantastic. What a wonderful, happy family you have. You must be really proud! I'm so pleased that you had a wonderful holiday together.

Your food reviews have made me SOOOOO hungry!

Verity. xxx

 

[stepdisney]

Me too. Now I don't know what to do with myself!!

You can start your pre-trip report for your next Disney Vacation.

 

[Minniespal]

Excellent

 

[irongirlof12]

phenomenal trip report . loved all the photo's - felt like I was there again I have now added more dining options to my growing list. I can't wait for you to go again!

 

[Belle_373]

Great TR

It got me really excited for my trip in September because were staying at Corondo Springs.

I also really enjoyed your dining review. I will definately be considering the Deluxe Dining Plan for my next trip. (and I will make a mental note to avoid Hollywood and Vine)

 

[alan_renfroe]

I have sore eyes, as I've just spent the whole afternoon reading your reports!

They are fantastic. What a wonderful, happy family you have. You must be really proud! I'm so pleased that you had a wonderful holiday together.

Your food reviews have made me SOOOOO hungry!

Verity. xxx

Thanks, Verity. It was Soooo much fun....we are already discussing plans for our next trip! Those food pics STILL make me hungry everytime I see them!

You can start your pre-trip report for your next Disney Vacation.

We'll probably start a pre-trip report when we get a little closer to time. Still not sure what our plans will be!

Excellent

Thanks, Minniespal!

phenomenal trip report . loved all the photo's - felt like I was there again I have now added more dining options to my growing list. I can't wait for you to go again!

Thanks, Andrea! Glad you could join along with the Renfroes on our trip!! Sorry to make you add more dining options!

Great TR

It got me really excited for my trip in September because were staying at Corondo Springs.

I also really enjoyed your dining review. I will definately be considering the Deluxe Dining Plan for my next trip. (and I will make a mental note to avoid Hollywood and Vine)

I wish I was going back to Coronado in September!! You will LOVE it.

The ONLY knock I have on the Deluxe Dining Plan is that it really is TOO much food! I still think it is a great value. We just loved having ALL of those dining options.

 

[stepdisney]

We'll probably start a pre-trip report when we get a little closer to time. Still not sure what our plans will be!

Part of the fun of writing the pre-trip report is we get to come along for the ride while you try to make up your mind on when to go, where to stay, and when to book your ADR's. Whenever you start it, you can count me in.

 

[Dcanoli]

Alan,

I'll have to chime in and 2nd this request!

...and thanks for the wings picture on the other thread!

 

[mkycrzy1971]

Great trip report, Clark...ummmm, I mean Alan Your family is beautiful! I have a question for you...I see you took a pic of Tony's menu and noticed that my favorite, Cannelloni, is not listed...was there another page or did you notice the Cannelloni on the menu at all? I have an ADR there in Sept and do not want to cancel because it was at the request of a friend going with us...I simply do not want to have my tastebuds set on Cannelloni, get there and it not be available. My tastebuds and I thank you for any help you can provide