The Moist Exhausting Free Trip Ever - Link to Part II Thread pg. 244

[SurfinTX]

Tom's report needs more traffic, so I feel the need to drum up a little business for him. It's in a Disneyland forum, and you may not venture there all that frequently, but you shouldn't miss it. You may have noticed some of SurfinTX's photoshopping skills in some of the banter here, and his TR looks like it will not disappoint in that department. Han Solo is joining Tom on his "solo" trip, and has already appeared in the first installment.

Okay, Tom...the pressure's on now.

Link ---> A Solo trip to Disneyland!

Thanks Glenn! The DL message boards have much less traffic than here so this help is much appreciated. For those who have never been to Disneyland it is a totally different experience.

 

[glennbo123]

I hope this is another Candi reference, cause I'M not joining you!!!

I guess I should have put the word "individually" in that sentence somewhere.

Least I can do for a fellow Disney fan!

At least the least.

Oh don't lose faith yet, I still might rebuttal his latest TR update.....
......nevermind!

I think I saw a rebuttal coming up later.

Dude, that's for ketchup, not conditioner!!!

They just used it for a ketchup commercial, but I'm pretty sure it was originally written about Disney conditioner.

Yeah, but like everyone else, she failed to find the SEVENTH one!!!

Just like Bigfoot and Nessie.

It's too easy to fall behind on your thread Glen.

DANDI!!! I think we should call them that from now on. Dandi and Parker. Sounds GREAT.

I know, for me too!

Ahh, reverse psychology. Pretty effective on children. I'm glad he enjoyed it!

Kind of like a reverse Jedi mind trick.

I bet that man at the FP machine was urged to get another FP by his partner....since he actually got out of the line at Splash to do it. Just a hunch.

Could be...all I know is that they were pretty clueless about how it all worked, and then were ticked-off that they lost their place in line. I just remembered that he asked the CM at the BTMRR fastpass machine if he could get them back in their original place in the Splash line.

Parker is ADORABLE. One of my cousins, when he was around Parker's age, would smile every time a camera was pointed at him.

You're right. Kids quickly learn how to mug for a camera.

I can't wait to hear about WCC! I REALLY enjoyed lunch there.

Glad you're looking forward to it. One of these days I need to start writing it!

I'm guessing it was the haven't had a shower yet, sweaty from running aroma swimming its way through the humidity!
You didn't accomplish that just heading out the door, down the stairs and through the buildings?

I should have written it that way. "Man, was I sweaty....then I got to the jogging trail."

Okay, note to self.......when I go on our upcoming trip, make notes for self!!!

Glad you're taking notes about taking notes. You can't take too many notes.

Maybe something like

Yep, that was, it all right.

Boy you were serious with this health kick start to the day, weren't ya?

Pop-tarts are my only vice.

If you stop counting at One.

I'm guessing you didn't need to see if any of them wanted to go on the earlier run with you......

Yeah, that was a safe bet. I don't think they were offended that I didn't ask them.

Grains of sand, grains of sand!!!

I know exactly what you mean. That's always going through my head when I'm trying to get to a park at Disney.

Parker, huh? Yeah, I'm totally buying that.....

Mmm-hmmmm.

Surprised he even knew how to get the first one if he didn't understand it any better than that!!!

Missed her, uh them, by THAT much!!!!

Get Smart!

Yeah, nice cover!

That's the setup...

Shouldn't take much photoshop work to add to that shrine........

...and the payoff! It'll be easy to crop Dan out of that picture.

By your records, DAN could have a commanding lead!!!

Unless spelling counts....which it does.

I'm finally caught up!

I have to go back and comment on the last DHS update.

I absolutely love the Hat picture right before the fireworks. Should be on a postcard. You also got fabulous fireworks shots using the "leaning tree". I'll to remember that technique and that I need a better camera. I'm in the process of trying to make DH see the light on that, but since it's not broke he's not buying into my way of thinking. Might have to drop the camera before Christmas.

Thanks, I liked that shot also. Somewhere I said earlier that I considered making that picture my computer desktop picture, but I don't want to get rid of my beloved Kidani-entrance-at-night photo.

I hope you can convince him soon. It's really nice to have pictures you're happy with -- I hated always looking at photos and being less-than-pleased.

I had a friend in high school who used to take a knife to his sneakers when he wanted his mom to buy him a new pair...so that strategy does work.

Mk-morning.
Wow I'm in awe that you ran on vacation in the FL heat. I save my walks/runs until night. We also have horrible humidity. Great start to your morning hitting 2 out of 3 mountains. Kudos to James for riding Space. Judy knows how to make it work. Great shots on BTMR. Rides and a Dis Meet.

Looking forward to WCC.

I didn't really want to run, but wanted to see what it'd be like at Disney. I was really glad James tried (and liked) Space Mountain. I don't think we'll have to do so much convincing for that one next time.

Oh my gosh, that made me laugh out loud!!!

Thanks Glenn! The DL message boards have much less traffic than here so this help is much appreciated. For those who have never been to Disneyland it is a totally different experience.

You're most welcome. It looks like it's going to be a good report!

 

[marvali]

I guess I should have put the word "individually" in that sentence somewhere.

Yeppers!

They just used it for a ketchup commercial, but I'm pretty sure it was originally written about Disney conditioner.

Cool. I'll have to file that one with the rest of the trivial knowledge, just in case someone else mistakenly makes that claim!

I should have written it that way. "Man, was I sweaty....then I got to the jogging trail."

Sorta like taking a shower inside yourself!

Glad you're taking notes about taking notes. You can't take too many notes.

Duly noted!

Pop-tarts are my only vice.

If you stop counting at One.

Sometimes that's best!

Get Smart!

We've done that one before. Sorry, no points for a gimme!

...and the payoff! It'll be easy to crop Dan out of that picture.

Isn't that what Candi told you?

Unless spelling counts....which it does.

Oh, that's gonna leave a mark....... But deservedly so!

BTW, Rosie has her TR up! You need to head on over and help me write that one for her too!!!

 

[glennbo123]

Yeppers!

That's pretty funny when you think about it.

Cool. I'll have to file that one with the rest of the trivial knowledge, just in case someone else mistakenly makes that claim!

"I'll take 'Erroneous Trivia' for $200 Alex."

Sorta like taking a shower inside yourself!

Yeah, sorta like that.

Duly noted!

Glad it was noteworthy.

Sometimes that's best!

We've done that one before. Sorry, no points for a gimme!

Aw nuts.

Isn't that what Candi told you?

Yep, exactly. Don't tell Dan. Ooops.

Oh, that's gonna leave a mark....... But deservedly so!

Hee hee hee.

BTW, Rosie has her TR up! You need to head on over and help me write that one for her too!!!

Thanks. You helped me make the first page.

 

[All7OfUs]

Hi. Just cruising through to say I'm still here, barely. I was crackin' myself up at Winco today.... story at 11.

 

[glennbo123]

Hi. Just cruising through to say I'm still here, barely. I was crackin' myself up at Winco today.... story at 11.

Hang in there -- the weekend's comin'. Oh wait, that's when you get reaaaaly busy. How 'bout "Monday's comin'?"

Looking forward to your Winco story.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Tom's report needs more traffic, so I feel the need to drum up a little business for him. It's in a Disneyland forum, and you may not venture there all that frequently, but you shouldn't miss it. You may have noticed some of SurfinTX's photoshopping skills in some of the banter here, and his TR looks like it will not disappoint in that department. Han Solo is joining Tom on his "solo" trip, and has already appeared in the first installment.

Okay, Tom...the pressure's on now.

Link ---> A Solo trip to Disneyland!

Another one to keep track of?

All right, I'll head on over...You had me at Han Solo.

 

[KatMark]

Hi, Glen. Just popping in to say TGIF and hope you have a great weekend.

 

[glennbo123]

Another one to keep track of?

All right, I'll head on over...You had me at Han Solo.

Yeah, sure, what's one more?

 

[glennbo123]

Hi, Glen. Just popping in to say TGIF and hope you have a great weekend.

Thanks Kathy. You have a great weekend also!

 

[glennbo123]

Day 5 - Part 2

After conquering two of Magic Kingdom’s “mountains”, squeezing-in a DIS re-meet, and enjoying a buccaneery boat ride, we fast-walked out of the park, averting our eyes as we passed Aloha Aisle and the lusciousness purveyed there. We had a boat to catch. And an ADR to be at, or at which to be, or something like that. We were heading to our first-ever visit to Wilderness Lodge and the Whispering Canyon Café.

We got to the boat dock a little before 1 o’clock, and I was hoping that that would be enough time to get to our 1:30 ADR. I had no idea how often the boats ran or how long it took to cruise across the lake. But fear not! Our boat mojo was on fire, as a boat showed-up quickly and by about 1:10 I was taking pictures like this:

Walking from the boat dock to the resort, we passed by the pool, so had to take a picture. I was thinking, “I’ve seen this in so many trip reports!”

Soon we entered the magnificent lobby.

It reminded me of the lobby at the Animal Kingdom Lodge (and it probably should since they were both designed by the same architect), but with a Pacific-Northwest feel.

We checked-in at Whispering Canyon and were given a beeper/pager thingee. The dining room looked pretty busy. We made ourselves comfortable on the Craftsman-style furniture in the lobby and I took a few more pictures.

I love the fireplace and the totems. You can see a little bit of the Whispering Canyon dining area behind the railing in this picture.

I guess I moseyed over to get a picture of the dining room. That should save time later, when eating is a priority.

We noticed the carved critters on the pillars. Sorry that the focus isn’t better on these.

Like I said, we made ourselves comfortable on the furniture while we waited. It’s not real plush, but it was comfy enough that after a few minutes Judy was out! As in “Zzzzzzz”. A few days at Disney can do that to you. After about a 25 minute wait our buzzer went off, I woke Judy, and we went to be seated.

Our server was Jeffro, not to be confused with Jethro from the Beverly Hillbillies. We started off with the bottomless milkshakes, because we heard that they’re good and well, bottomless! Looking at the picture, I think Judy and I got vanilla, Lauren and Marlene got chocolate, and James got strawberry.

Lauren having fun.

Judy and I each ordered the skillet and Jeffro brought out some cornbread that he said went with the skillet, which is an all-you-can-eat thing, but he told us that it was okay to share the cornbread with others at the table.

We slurped down our shakes pretty quickly and Jeffro brought us another round, this time with whipped cream and sprinkles!

And our second round of shakes was immediately followed by our meals. James got a burger.

Lauren got a barbecue sandwich.

Marlene got a turkey sandwich. (Hmmm, I’m trying to remember if these potato chips seemed to be made in-house?)

And Judy and my skillet.

As I was taking these pictures, I noticed that Jeffro was talking particularly loudly to the table next to us. It was a large table of about a dozen people and looked to be an older couple who had taken their children and grandchildren to Disney. Anyway, we couldn’t help but overhear Jeffro say, “If you go to New York City, you can tell who the tourists are because they’ve always got their cameras pointed up, taking pictures of the buildings….”

I started thinking, “Oh boy, here it comes.”

Jeffro continued, “At Disney, you can tell the tourists….”

Yeah, yeah, I know where you’re going with this one Jeffro.

“….because they take pictures of their food!” with a hand-wave over toward me and guffaws from the big table of twelve.

Oh Jeffro, you’re lucky I’m so good-natured. You had no idea that I was writing a trip report and am practically obligated to take all of these food pictures. I forgive you.

James looked at his burger and asked me about ketchup, seeing none on the table. “Asking for ketchup at Whispering Canyon Café” was a secret I knew about from the Disboards and was keeping to myself. I said, “I’ll get Jeffro’s attention, and you ask him for it.” I flagged Jeffro down and James asked for some ketchup. I was thinking “Wait for it. Wait for it….”

And Jeffro returned with ketchup. What the heck?! What happened to having our table inundated with all of the ketchup bottles in the whole place? Oh well, we were too hungry for all of that anyway.

We all loved our food. The skillet was great. I dove into the ribs and thought they were good. Then I tried the chicken and it blew me away. I said to Judy, “You think the ribs are good…wait’ll you try the chicken!” The spices on it were fabulous.

We finished off the skillet and Jeffro came by and said, “I’ll bring you your other skillet”. That’s when I realized that this was only one of the two skillets we ordered. I mean, I know they’re all-you-can-eat, but we had only eaten one so far between the two of us. We weren’t anywhere near getting to “seconds” territory yet!

We made a small dent in the second skillet that Jeffro brought, but that was it. We were full! I’m still torn on the milkshake thing at this restaurant. I love them, and I love that they’re bottomless, but shakes are so filling that they really impede my ability to go crazy on that all-you-can-eat skillet.

While we caught our breath from the feeding frenzy we’d just engaged in, Jeffro and a waitress got all of the young kiddies to parade around the restaurant. Alas, my kids are getting a little too old for that kind of thing, even James. <sniff>

Jeffro brought us some containers, and we loaded up our leftovers. He said we could take the skillet items as well. Normally, we wouldn’t have anywhere to put leftovers while on vacation, but from here we were heading to Kidani, where we’d have a fridge!

My overall thoughts on Whispering Canyon Café are that we liked it a lot. We enjoyed some “stick to your ribs” food and got plenty of it. However, it did take a lot of time away from the parks since it’s located at a resort and there are so many other Disney restaurants I’d like to try, so it probably won’t get scheduled for our next trip, but we’re glad we gave it a try.


Up next: We meet a Wilderness Lodge icon
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[Flossbolna]

2

 

[KatMark]

2 Judy's

 

[KatMark]

Great pics of the WCC. The lobby is stunning and your pictures brought that out. Glad you enjoyed your meal at WCC. Unfortunately, we ate there two years ago (2008) and it was awful as was the service. It left a bad taste in our mouth (Mark actually got sick on the ribs and/or chicken) and we won't go back. But I know a lot of people love it. I did like the bottomless milkshake.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Dang! Two of you beat me!!! But, I'm in agreement, 2.

 

[tinkgurl]

I think it's hilarious we both did our WCC updates today! I'm so glad you took food pics..I'm drooling over them now.

WHAT?! No yelling for ketchup?! Wait, you know..now that I think about it..I remember reading somewhere that they've started only doing the crazy stuff like yelling for ketchup and all of that for dinner now. Maybe that's why?

 

[brookelizabeth]

What a bummer about the ketchup! James would have loved that I'm sure! However, despite that, it sounds like a great meal. The food looks sooooo good to me right now - my "lunch" was pathetic! I didn't realize they had bottomless milkshakes! Man, I want this on our ADR list for March, but we already are all settled....I just might have to talk to Joe. We haven't been over to the WL since we stayed there in 2008 and it's so beautiful, I miss it!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

James looked at his burger and asked me about ketchup, seeing none on the table. “Asking for ketchup at Whispering Canyon Café” was a secret I knew about from the Disboards and was keeping to myself. I said, “I’ll get Jeffro’s attention, and you ask him for it.” I flagged Jeffro down and James asked for some ketchup. I was thinking “Wait for it. Wait for it….”

And Jeffro returned with ketchup. What the heck?! What happened to having our table inundated with all of the ketchup bottles in the whole place? Oh well, we were too hungry for all of that anyway.

What? WHAT?! No ketchup gag? *faints*

Ok, I'm back. Maybe it was a little more subdued at lunchtime? That's a little disappointing.

My overall thoughts on Whispering Canyon Café are that we liked it a lot. We enjoyed some “stick to your ribs” food and got plenty of it. However, it did take a lot of time away from the parks since it’s located at a resort and there are so many other Disney restaurants I’d like to try, so it probably won’t get scheduled for our next trip, but we’re glad we gave it a try.


Up next: We meet a Wilderness Lodge icon

Well, I'm glad you liked it, anyway. We keep going back for the fun and the WL atmosphere. The food we've found to be good overall, but a little inconsistent.

I know what you mean about time away from the parks. I think we've learned to keep the resort meals limited to dinner time, after we've left for the day.

Oh, and I agree with the others: 2!

 

[rentayenta]

Jeffro! What does he know? Clearly he doesn't understand the significance of food porn in a trippie.

Your family looks great! I think WCC fills you up on cheapy ice cream so you don't hork down on the real (read more expensive) food.

 

[marvali]

3 Judy's! The picture that Marlene is holding her turkey sandwich, you can see Judy's watch on her arm in the top right corner of the picture!