Team Renfroe's 2nd Trip Report - 1,500 pictures, dining reviews, and DISmeets!

[MA pigletfan]

your family is TOO CUTE!!!! i am loving your report and can't wait for more.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Now that your computer is up and running correctly again, we're still waitin' on the Flying Fish review.

 

[alan_renfroe]

Wow I can not believe the tram driver did that, he must have seen your DS standing there

I can't wait to see AI I toured it and the backstage area too in December before it opened and it looked fantastic!

I love the photos of your children looking into the water at the Boardwalk, I want to stay there one day too

Oh, he definitely saw our DS standing there. I think the tram driver didn't like the fact that Elizabeth, Juliana, and I jumped on apparently after he had stated that no one else was to get on. The problem is that we didn't hear him saying that until AFTER we had already gotten on....it was like he was yelling at us directly. Wil was intimidated and didn't want to get in trouble....so he refused to get on with the tram driver literally screaming, "NO MORE PEOPLE! THAT'S IT" It was just a weird situation.

Thanks for the compliments on the pictures!

Hi Alan and Renfroes!! As usual I am late to the party but enjoyed every minute of catching up!!

I was so impressed when we spent a couple of night at CSR in April! Lovely, convienient and nice!! I loved the walk to the pool and your pictures brought back a lot of great memories!

Wish I could have been there for the big meet! Can't wait to read all about it! Looking forward to more!

Hi SunnieRN! Better late than never! Glad you made it over to our trip report. You certainly did miss a mammoth meet! We missed getting to meet you.

Isn't CSR a beautiful resort? Walking to the dig site pool is a delight.

Subbing, looks like a fun report, now I must go back and read from the beginning.

Welcome aboard, disneymomof1! A new chapter is coming up.

enjoying your report, can't wait for more!

More is on the way, I promise. Life just keeps pulling me away from my DIS time!

I can't wait to read your review of Flying Fish. I've wanted to tour the BoardWalk Resort too, so that may be a good excuse to do so.

You've got to try the Flying Fish! It was excellent. Dinner review, (and more importantly PICTURES,) are on the way.

Okay Mr Cliff Hanging Thong Wearing Brazillian !!!Where's Flying Fish reviews !!!!! Hey Ellen did I do good !!!!

Yep, you've got me figured out!

Loved your first TR! Subbing here. I am up to page 9 so far so I have quite a bit of catching up to do.

We're headed to CSR in Sept (with inkedupmomma) and after seeing your pictures I think I want to request Casitas as well!

Hey OhioDisneyLover! Glad to have you aboard!

We absolutely love CSR. We were in the Ranchos area last year, but I think we liked being in the Casitas even better this year. I sort of hope to stay in the Cabanas next time, just so we can have all three experiences!

TOO funny!

You tell him!

You all are SOOOO bad! (There needs to be a little thong-wearing smiley face icon to add here!)

 

[alan_renfroe]

Hope you have a great day Alan!

Thanks very much! Being a father is the best thing in life!

Happy father's day Alan!

Thanks IUM! I had a nice day, complete with one of my favorite meals: homemade meatloaf. YUM!

Happy Fathers Day Alan! Waiting patiently for Flying Fish!

Thanks! It was a nice Father's Day! Flying Fish review is coming up.

Just joining in on your TR. Great job so fare. Love all the pictures.

Thanks, pixidustmom! Welcome aboard!

Hi to all the family - I think i'm enjoying your holiday as much as you so far. I just love to read TR's and am loving yours, can't wait for your next installment and all your great piccys .

Thanks a lot! Next installment coming up.

Hope you're having a great Father's day!

A great one, Kathy...thanks!

Thank you so much for providing me with entertainment on a long drive home. I loved your last report and I can't believe I have missed this one until now!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Can't wait to read more!

Welcome aboard GBShorts! Glad you are enjoying the report.

Happy Fathers Day Alan!!!

Thanks Rosie!

Just thought I'd spill the BEANS about a 2012 Dis Trip !! For those who know Jordan he is the instigator !!! Check out his PTR/TR "Peeps ......!! Already there is a lot of interest Me and Lessa for 2 !!!Lessa plans on the Bros going tooo!!!!

Oooh....that sounds like a lot of fun!

 

[alan_renfroe]

A day late and a dollar short... but Happy Father's Day, hope it was a great one!

Thanks, portocall! It was a great one. I got some much-needed rest.

Okay Alan still keeping us hanging !!

Not much longer, Rosie.....just answering all of these posts first!

your family is TOO CUTE!!!! i am loving your report and can't wait for more.

Awww...thanks very much!

Now that your computer is up and running correctly again, we're still waitin' on the Flying Fish review.

Now that I have responded to all of the posts, I am ready to post the review.

 

[KatMark]

Hooray!!!!!

 

[alan_renfroe]

Our dinner reservation for the Flying Fish was at 7:45pm. FINALLY, at 8:10pm, we were seated.

Our server's name was Mo, and he was outstanding. Outside of the Yachtsman Steakhouse, he was probably the best server we've ever had. He brought our menus to the table, and they had personalized it to include our Anniversary.

We were seated in the back of the restaurant in a little room that was decorated like a big top.

Then....a great surprise!! Our server, Mo, brought both Elizabeth and I a COMPLIMENTARY flute of champagne! What a nice touch!

I had been reading reviews and looking at the Flying Fish menu for months. I knew I wanted the Jonah Lump Crab Cakes. Both Wil and I ordered the crab cakes for our appetizer. They were AMAZING!

Elizabeth ordered the cheese platter for her entree. It was very good.

Juliana got the fresh fruit appetizer. Unlike some of the other restaurants, they didn't skimp. It was very good.

For my entree, I had the Potato-wrapped Snapper with leaks. The brown sauce was absolutely incredible. This was one of the best entrees I've had at Disney World. I would order this again in a heartbeat. In fact, all future trips will have to include Flying Fish.

Elizabeth's entree was the surf and surf. It was very good, but I think I liked what I ordered better.

Wil's had the Oak-Crusted Hand-Harvested Maine Scallops for his entree. That boy loves his scallops! He ate all of the actual scallops, but didn't care for "the green stuff."

Juliana was very pleased with her grilled cheese sandwich:

(Continued with desserts in the next post)

 

[TigerKat]

Alan - What was the surf & surf, it looks like maybe a soft shell crab?

 

[mickeystoontown]

Alan - What was the surf & surf, it looks like maybe a soft shell crab?

I was just wondering the same thing.

 

[SunnieRN]

Oh my goodness!! Yum, everything looks good!! Even your daughters grilled cheese sandwhich!! What a nice surprise to have the personalized menus and champange!! I am still amazed at how varied your sons taste runs! That's fantastic! Looking forward to dessert!

 

[alan_renfroe]

For dessert, we also got a personalized menu. They really went out of the way to make us feel special.

Elizabeth ordered one of those glow-tini things. She loved it!

For dessert, I had the Key Lime Delice Fanasie. Amazing, amazing, amazing!! SOOO good! I was already stuffed....but I managed to eat this bad boy also!

Wil had the Butterscotch-laced Creme Brulee:

Elizabeth got the Florida Strawberry Napoleon. It was awesome!

Juliana got the children's fondue:

Overall, we absolutely LOVED our meal at the Flying Fish. I would catagorize this restaurant as a "must do" from now on. The potato-wrapped Red Snapper dish was unlike anything I've ever had....and it is a taste I will not forget. (I mean that in a GOOD way!)

After dinner, we were all really tired and drove back to Coronado Springs to call it a day. Wil and I had ridden Rock N' Roller Coaster twice, Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania twice, Star Tours twice, the Muppets 3-D, and the American Idol experience. We had a wonderful lunch at Sci-Fi followed by a relaxing afternoon at the CSR dig site pool. Dinner was the icing on the cake.

Next post: Since we have just received our PhotoPass c.d., I'll post some PhotoPasses from Day 2, and then it will be on to Day 3!

 

[alan_renfroe]

Alan - What was the surf & surf, it looks like maybe a soft shell crab?

I was just wondering the same thing.

Here is the description as it appears on allearsnet.com:

Our Chef's Thunder: "Surf and Surf" with Far Eastern Influences -- Panko-Sesame See-crusted EPCOT Land Pavillion Tilapia, Florida Rock Shrimp, and Tempura Soft-shell crab, Tiny Carrot, Snow Pea, Green Bean and Honshemeji Mushroom, and Lotus Root Stir-fry, Lemongrass, White Soy, Ginger and Wasabi Butter Emulsion - $37.00

It was very good!

Oh my goodness!! Yum, everything looks good!! Even your daughters grilled cheese sandwhich!! What a nice surprise to have the personalized menus and champange!! I am still amazed at how varied your sons taste runs! That's fantastic! Looking forward to dessert!

Everything WAS good! It is really hard to eat all of your appetizer, entree, and dessert....but this food was so good I devoured every bit of it!

 

[Flossbolna]

Thanks for the great Flying Fish review. I became a FF fan on my recent trip as well! What a fantastic restaurant!! I actually had the steak and it was incredibly good - the best steak I ever had at WDW (and I have had the CG and Le Cellier filets!) I had the same desert you had, but the strawberry desert looks wonderful, too!!

 

[DisneyJo]

The food looks fantastic, I love that they do a grilled cheese sandwich too And OMG those desserts look delicious!!!

 

[KatMark]

All I can say is WOW! Between your review and Nicki's, Flying Fish is definitely on our list for our next visit.

Alan, I just love your kids...they are just terrific and so photogentic!

 

[SunnieRN]

My gosh, the desserts look fantastic as well. Wish we could fit it in for Sept., but one of our family is a steak freak so we'll be at yachtsmans.
Looking forward to more.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Well, crap. Now I've gotta look back at my already made ADRs and see if I can work in Flying Fish.

 

[TigerKat]

We've been die hard FF fans for quite a while now, have never had anything but excellent food there. So glad y'all enjoyed it as much as we do.

I've had the steak there as well, best steak I've ever had at WDW!

 

[MaryAz]

Great pics and review of the Flying Fish-looks yummy!

 

[Mysteria]

Boy do I have some catching up to do! Off to start where I left off.

eta: All caught up again. Bad tram man and witch woman! Bad Alan for leaving everyone hanging with the food porn all the time.