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But we didn't sit around too long, as we had evening plans at Disney Springs. I was really excited to check out the Boathouse and all the other new stuff at DS. We left earlier than necessary (about 2:30) but it gave us lots of time to check out shops and such. I wanted to see where exactly the Boathouse was (and also had a plan to secretly inquire about the super special seating location inside :-D ) so we headed there first - and spotted some eye candy with the amphibious cars.
We even got to watch a launch!!
On a warmer day, that outdoor bar would have been very enticing!
I loved this
After I popped in and asked about the seating (which I would just have to check us in early and hope for the best, they said) we headed on our way into the shops. I know we checked out the usuals - Once Upon a Toy, the Christmas shop, and of course World of Disney, but the Lego one was where we had to stop and play! We also were on the lookout for the Bubble want, and were told that maybe after dark, the west side might have some on some carts.
Before Maya came along, Aria had gotten into regular size legos. But, we've since put them all away and reintroduced the Duplos and she still really likes those too, thankfully (due to choking hazard). Maya actually enjoys them too, but she mainly enjoys destroying what Aria builds and throwing legos around the room...
She had taken a short nap while we were walking around, and it was time for her to eat again so I took care of that out on a bench somewhere (would be nice if they had a baby care center at DS, with the weather so cold (or hot) )
We also stopped in the chocolate shop, to hopefully appease my sweet tooth, as I thought I had read they had a number of dairy free options. Well they do, but hardly anything without soy, so I didn't get anything.
Then we were all pretty hungry but still had 2 hours until dinner. I ran over to the Boathouse to see about checking in early, and they said for the special table, if I put my name in then and come back (those ppl had just been seated) in a little over an hour, it should be ours - I hadn't told anyone else yet though just in case.
So instead we went to Jock Lindsay's Hangar Bar! I quickly noticed that THIS table was empty, and we asked if we could sit in there and they were like, of course!
Really awesome theming in here. I really love the new restaurants and bars they have brought / are bringing to Disney Springs! So well themed and great, different choices to be had.
We quickly ordered some drinks, apps, and asked for the chef so I could see what app I could possibly order. While waiting apparently my phone became a toy...
Maya and Aria were having fun too
I think Andrew ordered a Scottish Professor while I went with a much sweeter route - the Fountain of Youth
FIL / MIL went with their usual, scotch and manhattans. Aria had the Diving Bell, which was a lemonade with watermelon juice and lemon lime foam.
I was able to order a falafel salad without the yogurt drizzle, and then their pretzel bites were also safe.
Nobody wanted to spoil dinner and this worked out perfectly for a light snack to share! The chef was really awesome about the allergies, the drinks were great, and this ended up being one of my favorite evenings (between this and our upcoming dinner). Mid-meal Maya needed a diaper change, and I was ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDED that the restroom did NOT have a changing table. So, we might have changed her on the cushion on my jacket...
But seriously, Disney? I know it's a bar, but still...anyway, we could have easily stayed for another round, but decided to head over to dinner and I wanted to check on that table.
Being DISers you all probably know what table I'm talking about, but just in case-
Oh and this is like Andrew's heaven. He checked this stuff out while we waited to be seated.
Love their rubber ducks but we haven't purchased any
If I ever have a few extra thousand laying around, Andrew would LOVE this for Christmas!
I must have handed Andrew the camera, because I would NOT have taken so many photos of boat engines LOL
Yep, looks like he caught us being seated. IN the boat! wooohooo
Obligatory tons of photos when you get such an awesome seating area
Even better, after our fun at Jock Lindsay's, Maya had once again fallen asleep. So we got to enjoy a very nice meal with a sleeping baby!
A chef came out to talk to me, and I stressed that I liked flavor - spice, heat, anything! - and he said he can do that. I ordered a salad to start (limited appetizers for the allergy) and fish tacos. And some red wine
Their bread was apparently coated in butter, but without asking they brought me some good safe bread and dipping oil too which was much appreciated.
My fish tacos, with a sriracha sauce on one side and some other sauce on the other.
WOW! This was one of the best main dishes I had had all week. SO flavorful - I was so appreciative that the chef actually listened to me!
Andrew ordered mussels (and prob a soup for appetizer? how's that for trip reporting hehe)
The ambiance in the restaurant was absolutely wonderful - live music and all.
They have a really cute kid's menu option, but Aria had been so naughty not eating food we ordered, that we ended up just giving her some of ours (she ate some of my salad, chicken, bread, Andrew's soup). I do hope she is better next time we go (we already have a ressie for June) so she can get one of the cute boat shaped kids meals.
After dinner, Maya woke up very hungry, and Andrew wanted to see about those West Side carts for the bubble wands, so I found a spot to feed Maya and then around 8 headed to the car to meet up with Andrew. He had had no luck unfortunately - completely sold out!
When we got back to the room I realized I had 30 minutes to get those umbrellas! EEK! As much as the bed and my PJs sounded amazing, I hoofed it over to France and was able to get them, Phew!!
And then we called it a night. Maya thankfully had a MUCH better nights sleep, and everyone had enjoyed the down-day.
We even got to watch a launch!!
On a warmer day, that outdoor bar would have been very enticing!
I loved this
After I popped in and asked about the seating (which I would just have to check us in early and hope for the best, they said) we headed on our way into the shops. I know we checked out the usuals - Once Upon a Toy, the Christmas shop, and of course World of Disney, but the Lego one was where we had to stop and play! We also were on the lookout for the Bubble want, and were told that maybe after dark, the west side might have some on some carts.
Before Maya came along, Aria had gotten into regular size legos. But, we've since put them all away and reintroduced the Duplos and she still really likes those too, thankfully (due to choking hazard). Maya actually enjoys them too, but she mainly enjoys destroying what Aria builds and throwing legos around the room...
She had taken a short nap while we were walking around, and it was time for her to eat again so I took care of that out on a bench somewhere (would be nice if they had a baby care center at DS, with the weather so cold (or hot) )
We also stopped in the chocolate shop, to hopefully appease my sweet tooth, as I thought I had read they had a number of dairy free options. Well they do, but hardly anything without soy, so I didn't get anything.
Then we were all pretty hungry but still had 2 hours until dinner. I ran over to the Boathouse to see about checking in early, and they said for the special table, if I put my name in then and come back (those ppl had just been seated) in a little over an hour, it should be ours - I hadn't told anyone else yet though just in case.
So instead we went to Jock Lindsay's Hangar Bar! I quickly noticed that THIS table was empty, and we asked if we could sit in there and they were like, of course!
Really awesome theming in here. I really love the new restaurants and bars they have brought / are bringing to Disney Springs! So well themed and great, different choices to be had.
We quickly ordered some drinks, apps, and asked for the chef so I could see what app I could possibly order. While waiting apparently my phone became a toy...
Maya and Aria were having fun too
I think Andrew ordered a Scottish Professor while I went with a much sweeter route - the Fountain of Youth
FIL / MIL went with their usual, scotch and manhattans. Aria had the Diving Bell, which was a lemonade with watermelon juice and lemon lime foam.
I was able to order a falafel salad without the yogurt drizzle, and then their pretzel bites were also safe.
Nobody wanted to spoil dinner and this worked out perfectly for a light snack to share! The chef was really awesome about the allergies, the drinks were great, and this ended up being one of my favorite evenings (between this and our upcoming dinner). Mid-meal Maya needed a diaper change, and I was ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDED that the restroom did NOT have a changing table. So, we might have changed her on the cushion on my jacket...
But seriously, Disney? I know it's a bar, but still...anyway, we could have easily stayed for another round, but decided to head over to dinner and I wanted to check on that table.
Being DISers you all probably know what table I'm talking about, but just in case-
Oh and this is like Andrew's heaven. He checked this stuff out while we waited to be seated.
Love their rubber ducks but we haven't purchased any
If I ever have a few extra thousand laying around, Andrew would LOVE this for Christmas!
I must have handed Andrew the camera, because I would NOT have taken so many photos of boat engines LOL
Yep, looks like he caught us being seated. IN the boat! wooohooo
Obligatory tons of photos when you get such an awesome seating area
Even better, after our fun at Jock Lindsay's, Maya had once again fallen asleep. So we got to enjoy a very nice meal with a sleeping baby!
A chef came out to talk to me, and I stressed that I liked flavor - spice, heat, anything! - and he said he can do that. I ordered a salad to start (limited appetizers for the allergy) and fish tacos. And some red wine
Their bread was apparently coated in butter, but without asking they brought me some good safe bread and dipping oil too which was much appreciated.
My fish tacos, with a sriracha sauce on one side and some other sauce on the other.
WOW! This was one of the best main dishes I had had all week. SO flavorful - I was so appreciative that the chef actually listened to me!
Andrew ordered mussels (and prob a soup for appetizer? how's that for trip reporting hehe)
The ambiance in the restaurant was absolutely wonderful - live music and all.
They have a really cute kid's menu option, but Aria had been so naughty not eating food we ordered, that we ended up just giving her some of ours (she ate some of my salad, chicken, bread, Andrew's soup). I do hope she is better next time we go (we already have a ressie for June) so she can get one of the cute boat shaped kids meals.
After dinner, Maya woke up very hungry, and Andrew wanted to see about those West Side carts for the bubble wands, so I found a spot to feed Maya and then around 8 headed to the car to meet up with Andrew. He had had no luck unfortunately - completely sold out!
When we got back to the room I realized I had 30 minutes to get those umbrellas! EEK! As much as the bed and my PJs sounded amazing, I hoofed it over to France and was able to get them, Phew!!
And then we called it a night. Maya thankfully had a MUCH better nights sleep, and everyone had enjoyed the down-day.