So, in light of all the ADR drama running rampant on everyone's trip reports, I've decided to keep mine just the way they are.
I've also decided what I'm going to eat.
Three months from now.
Because I can.
Don't judge.
This is a big step for my indecisive Libran personality.
Trust me.
(You should also trust that come the time of the actual dinner in the actual restaurant in the actual World, I will rethink my choices and re-decide my decisions. Libran personality. At its best.)
So, in no particular order, here are the menu items that have struck my fancy at the table service restaurants we'll be frequenting. Frequently. With frequence:
Rainforest Cafe: Animal Kingdom Edition
This is our OOP meal and I'm not completely sold on the restaurant or its menu, but it was Missy's one and only restaurant request and I was more than happy to honor it.
Appetizer: They all seem like your normal, run o' the mill apps. Not sure I'll get anything. Maybe the Coastal Calamari to split.
Drink: Water (I'm trying to avoid soda on this trip. Otherwise I will drink it with EVERY meal.)
Entree: Probably a half rack of the Mojo Bones. They sound nummy.
Dessert: Don't know. Can't find a listing anywhere.
50's Prime Time Cafe: Gimme S'Mores or Gimme Death
I haven't eaten here in years and I'm really looking forward to it!
Appetizer: Beer Battered Onion Rings. Mmmm. Tink likes.
Drink: Mowie Wowie - heavier on the juices.
Entree: Either the Traditional Meatloaf or the Old Fashion Pot Roast. Mmmm. Down home cookin'!
Dessert: Duh. S'Mores
Le Cellier: The Cellar. Of Meat. And Cheese Soup. Eh.*
Appetizer: Pretzel bread and Woohoo Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. By the way, the Woohoo part isn't on the menu. Eh.
Drink: Water? Not sure. Anyone ever have the Ice Wine? I'm not a wine-person really, but if it's fruity at all I may like it. Eh.
Entree: Le Cellier Mushroom Filet Mignon - and yes, like the rest of the world, and the World, I'm hoping they put the Maple Glazed Filet back on the menu pre-September. Eh.
Dessert: Maple Creme Brulee - this will be my first foray into the world of brulee. Eh.
*Eh - not as in "meh" or "I'm not enthused" but as in stereotyping Canadian speakers everywhere. (NOMel)
San Angel Inn: O El Restaurante Esperando No El Sucko
This is the ressie I'm most nervous about sucking big time. But I figure it won't really matter to Missy as long as they bring on the tequila.
Appetizer: Nachos
Drink: Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Entree: Plato Mexicano - bring on the beans and cheese! Sorry. That sounds so wrong.
Dessert: Arroz con Leche - dear LORD if any of you ever have the opportunity to have hot rice pudding right out of the pot with cinnamon sprinkled on top, DO IT. (No pressure).
Tutto Italia: Home of the Carbs
If the portions are anywhere as big as my nonna's, fahgeddaboutit. They'll be ROLLING us out.
Appetizer: Prosciutto di Parma - this girl CANNOT under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES pass on good prosciutto.
Drink: Water. I need to make sure there is ample carb space.
Entree: Bucatini Gratinati - you know that sound that Homer Simpson makes? Insert here.
Dessert: Mocha Tiramisu
Kona Cafe (breakfast): The DUH one.
Breakfast is my favorite meal. Pity we're only doing one.
Drink: Lilikoi juice and coffee
Entree: Tonga! Tonga! Tonga! Toast!
O'hana: Means Family. And no one gets left behind. Or forgotten. Or underfed.
I was up in the air whether or not to cancel this and just do a Kona dinner too. I'm still feeling a little wishy-washy about it.
Appetizers: Everything.
Drink: Hopefully Lapu Lapu numero dos from the Tambu Lounge.
Entree: Everything.
As for counter service meals and snacks, it's really going to depend on where we end up and when. I have some ideas but I'm not tied to anything.
Except a Dole Whip.
And a TK Junky Apple.
And maybe the Cannonball sammie from Earl of Sandwich.
And a treat from Goofy's Candy Co.
And a stuffed pretzel from MGM (NODHS).
And a churro.
And the Tangerine Daquiri from Morocco.
And the orange Grand Marnier thing from France.
And school bread.
And a tea slushie from Japan.
And a Mickey Bar.
And an Itzakadoozie.
And I'm totally coming back from this trip ROTUND. And wasted. Apparently.
Yo Ho!