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

[FauntleroyFAN07]

That's hilarious! I had no idea that happened.

it didnt, i just thought it was funny.

 

[eandesmom]

Wow, they do have it set up different over there. What's to keep someone from hiding a card and not paying? Guess that's for them to worry about. It does look to be a more relaxing ordering experience than POR. When we stayed POR I'd pick the wrong line to get in every single time! Always ended up behind several people who didn't know how the DP worked, etc. Which is fine, except for the one's who would take their time going back to get the rest of their order while we are all standing there waiting.

Anyhoo, your kiddo's looked to be pretty hungry that day! That food looks really good. I'm actually starving right now because I didn't eat lunch. I think I'm going to grab something now............

That was my first thought too!

 

[glennbo123]

I have been going to HHI for vacation for years. I love it! We just did our first long stay at DVC HHI in May......link to trippie in my signature if you want to check it out.

Loved your description of the Pepper Market. I am sure we will eat there at least once. Those burgers are making me hungry!

I just checked it out. Beautiful pictures. It looks like a very relaxing place to vacation!

it didnt, i just thought it was funny.

Okay, now you're just messing with me. But it was totally believable.

That was my first thought too!

I don't know. Maybe they have a theory that people are more honest when they're at Disney.

 

[marvali]

Wow, I miss a couple days and fall waaayyyyy behind. The pace of this TR is dizzying!

Day 1 - Part 2

After finally giving in to fate, and turning our luggage over to bell services, we went to the Pepper Market to get some lunch.

I’d read on the Disboards that they have a little different system for ordering and paying for food here, and quite frankly, from the descriptions, I was still confused. We were seated and our server came over to take our drink orders and she asked if we’d eaten there before. We said “no” and she proceeded to tell us how it worked. It’s actually quite simple, and it works much better than other food courts, such as the Riverside Mill at Port Orleans Riverside. Let me try to explain it. Your server will give you a few 3x5 inch cards with a bunch of boxes, about 1 inch square, printed on them. We received one card per person, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You take your card with you as you peruse the various food stations, and when you request something, the food service worker will stamp one of the boxes on your card with whatever it was you ordered, and give you your food order. You take your food and card back to your seating area, and when you’re finished eating you take all of your cards to the CM at the register who tallies them up and holds out her hand while the Disney cash register makes a “cha-ching” sound. I liked it better than the Riverside Mill system where you stand at the register with a tray full of food waiting to pay, and then if you want to get another item, like dessert, that you didn’t get the first time around, you have to run the gauntlet of the cash register again. Not so at the Pepper Market!

Sounds like a really good system. I hate having everyone stand at the cash register, holding a tray full of food, while you try to fish out your wallet and pay.

I just noticed that you can see Judy in this picture. Middle of the picture, a little off to the right, waaaay in the back near the food stations, wearing a multi-colored shirt and blue shorts.

Hey a new game.....Where is Judy-do? After that one, I'm coining a new phrase.......He has eyes like a glennbo!

Lauren’s margherita pizza, which she loved. I got a bite and it was reaaaalllly good.

Not a fan of tomatoes, but I bet Alison and Jonathan would love this one.

And Judy enjoying her nachos, with a big bowl of jalapenos on the side.

Hey, I found her in this one!!! I must have eyes like a......... never mind.

Edited to add: I guess I was a little hasty in posting this chapter because I completely forgot about how hungry, and how fast Marlene ate. She had a burger, like James, and it was literally gone in seconds. And she was still hungry. She was asking for James' fries, bites of Lauren's pizza, Judy's nachos. Where didn't know where she was putting it!

Here's a photo I forgot to include, which just illustrates my point.

You have GOT to quit feeding them so much. They look like they have all really grown since last summer! (or is it that photos put 20 pounds on you???)

in addition to that there are also more typical German sodas/soft drinks:

"Spezi" (pronounced like shpetsy): the specific product by the coca-cola-company is called Mezzo Mix, but everyone uses the generic name for this one. It is half coke and half fanta. Can be found at Club Cool in Epcot btw.

"Apfelschorle (pronounced like "up-fell-shore-lay"): half apple juice and half sparkling mineral water. The most popular soft drink here in Germany. Most restaurants will mix it themselfs, but in shops it can also be found pre-mixed in bottles. You will also be able to get other juices as "Schorle", but this varies. If available, I like cherry (Kirsch) juice or black currant (Johannisbeere) juice that way.

"Zitronenlimo" (pronounced "tsitronen-limo"): lemon soda, as compared to sprite which is lemon and lime. The difference isn't that big, and often you will be served sprite if you order Zitronenlimo. But some places make a difference.

"Fassbrause" (pronounced "fuss-browse-ay"): only available in Berlin. I never tried it, but it is used to make "Berliner Weiße" with it. "Berliner Weiße" however, is not a soft drink, it is wheat beer mixed with Fassbrause and either raspberry syrup or "sweet woodruff" syrup.

And since I already mentioned Berliner Weiße, another drink like that is "Radler" which is half beer and half Zitronenlimo (at least that's what the purists say, today it is often made with sprite).

And finally on the water situation: Germans mainly drink bottled mineral water, tap water never was very common and still water just became popular within the last 15 years. Germans don't rely on water being available at restaurants. However, in touristy areas, they might be used to foreigners (not only Americans, but also Italians, French, etc.) to ask for tap water, which is called "Leitungswasser" (pronounced "light-ungs-vasser"). But be prepared for it to be just that. Ice water is just not availabe here. Also, most of your drinks will come chilled, but without ice. You can try to ask for ice cubes ("Eiswürfel" pronounced "ice-voor-fell"). However, I would recommend to get a water bottle to take along to fill up at water taps (all tap water is absolutely safe here to drink and most places it tastes very good!) or buy water at the supermarket and at restaurants just have fun trying different drinks.

Thanks Glenn, for letting me post the definite guide to German soft drinks on your thread!

Cool! Come to glenn's TR and not only get entertained, but free German lessons!

I know, I know! Have you been to HHI much? It looks really nice, and relaxing. I might like to try it sometime.

We did three different trips at HHI using developer points, including Alison and I doing our 25th there. It is a great resort, very quiet and relaxing, and the CMs are fantastic!

 

[All7OfUs]

Our street drink is called kvas.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kvass

Fermented beverage made from rye bread. We really like it on a hot day.

 

[mickeyfan71]

The pizza looked so good! We are staying at CSR in Feb for the first time and now I am actually looking forward to trying out the Pepper Market after you described it!
Love the pic of the girls and the pizza!

And on the "pop" subject-I live in Georgia and the first time I went to Ohio to visit family someone asked me if I wanted a pop, I told them no real fast cause I thought they were going to hit me!

 

[Tribilín]

Sorry for being lurking again... WOW! Two chapters and 16 pages already! You are becoming a celebrity glennbo123!

Wonderful updates as always... I'm loving it!

 

[jenbear123]

Which Berlin special do you want? The non-alcoholic Fassbrause or the Berliner Weiße? I guess I could find a bottle or two here in the supermarket and bring it along!

Okay, I can't miss out on local drinks straight from Germany! You wouldn't by chance be able to bring two of each would ya? I'd love my very own bottle of Mezzo Mix (you know the one you find in Club Cool in Epcot) One for Liesa, one for me? I'll just get Liesa to hold onto it until the D.C. meet. You wouldn't mind, right Liesa?

 

[Flossbolna]

Okay, I can't miss out on local drinks straight from Germany! You wouldn't by chance be able to bring two of each would ya? I'd love my very own bottle of Mezzo Mix (you know the one you find in Club Cool in Epcot) One for Liesa, one for me? I'll just get Liesa to hold onto it until the D.C. meet. You wouldn't mind, right Liesa?

Yes I gues she wouldn't mind at all to drag a bottle around and possibly having to smuggle it into the US - I have no idea wether customs would officially allow it to enter, they seem to be a bit special about food stuff (choclate isis fine though!).

If you want Mezzo Mix: mix half coke and half orange fanta and voila - there it is! But don't mix it with beer - I have no idea why the little sign in Epcot claims that Germany do that... However, people do mix beer with coke (it's then called a Russian) or with orange fanta (but that's some weired northern German modern invention ).

Sorry, Glenn, I promise I will let this topic die and will post anymore German drink info on my own thread....

 

[glennbo123]

Wow, I miss a couple days and fall waaayyyyy behind. The pace of this TR is dizzying!

I have faith you'll catch up.

Sounds like a really good system. I hate having everyone stand at the cash register, holding a tray full of food, while you try to fish out your wallet and pay.

Exactly!

Hey a new game.....Where is Judy-do? After that one, I'm coining a new phrase.......He has eyes like a glennbo!

Too bad we didn't think of this before the trip, I could've tried to get some pics of her in the midst of crowds and stuff. And saying someone has eyes like a glennbo isn't saying much, I wear glasses, and my Rx probably needs to be bumped-up besides.

Not a fan of tomatoes, but I bet Alison and Jonathan would love this one.

Not a fan, huh? I'll be darned.

Hey, I found her in this one!!! I must have eyes like a......... never mind.

Sorry, that was just a practice round.

You have GOT to quit feeding them so much. They look like they have all really grown since last summer! (or is it that photos put 20 pounds on you???)

That would sure save on the grocery bill.

Cool! Come to glenn's TR and not only get entertained, but free German lessons!

Magdalene is the bomb!

We did three different trips at HHI using developer points, including Alison and I doing our 25th there. It is a great resort, very quiet and relaxing, and the CMs are fantastic!

It looks really relaxing. Not too far from you?

Our street drink is called kvas.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kvass

Fermented beverage made from rye bread. We really like it on a hot day.

Mmmm. Picture me with a kvas moustache.

The pizza looked so good! We are staying at CSR in Feb for the first time and now I am actually looking forward to trying out the Pepper Market after you described it!
Love the pic of the girls and the pizza!

Hopefully you'll be on the dining plan?

And on the "pop" subject-I live in Georgia and the first time I went to Ohio to visit family someone asked me if I wanted a pop, I told them no real fast cause I thought they were going to hit me!

 

[glennbo123]

Sorry for being lurking again... WOW! Two chapters and 16 pages already! You are becoming a celebrity glennbo123!

Wonderful updates as always... I'm loving it!

Yay!! Mi superfan Tribilín está aquí!

mi amigo! Bienvenida.

 

[glennbo123]

Okay, I can't miss out on local drinks straight from Germany! You wouldn't by chance be able to bring two of each would ya? I'd love my very own bottle of Mezzo Mix (you know the one you find in Club Cool in Epcot) One for Liesa, one for me? I'll just get Liesa to hold onto it until the D.C. meet. You wouldn't mind, right Liesa?

Poor Liesa. Club Cool courier.

Yes I gues she wouldn't mind at all to drag a bottle around and possibly having to smuggle it into the US - I have no idea wether customs would officially allow it to enter, they seem to be a bit special about food stuff (choclate isis fine though!).

I brought a gugelhupf cake through customs in 2006. I told the customs agent and he said, "Let me see it." Then he was like "get outta here".

If you want Mezzo Mix: mix half coke and half orange fanta and voila - there it is! But don't mix it with beer - I have no idea why the little sign in Epcot claims that Germany do that... However, people do mix beer with coke (it's then called a Russian) or with orange fanta (but that's some weired northern German modern invention ).

Wow, you even have recipes for Mezzo Mix! I'm impressed!

Sorry, Glenn, I promise I will let this topic die and will post anymore German drink info on my own thread....

Are you kidding me? Please dont apologize -- what other thread can we get this kind of information on? You are welcome to post all you want!

 

[MEK]

Thanks for explaining the Pepper Market ordering system. I never really understood it, but I know its supposed to be a great way to us a CS credit. I would love to eat there one of these days.

Your kids are really cute and they look REALLY hungry!!!!!

 

[JPFamilyMom]

Wow that pizza looked so YUMMY, it's no wonder your daughter wanted a piece of it. The Peppermarket looks like a fun place to eat. And the dining system sounds like something I would like, easier when you are balancing a tray with food and hungry kids, then go back to pay when they are settled.

Your son is adorable, did he survive without getting stabbed by the toothpick?

Can't wait to see what happens next

 

[englishrose47]

Jordan also gets GASSY from almost anything or nothing!!!!What is more he is PROUD of it !!!!

 

[marvali]

I have faith you'll catch up.

Not a fan of tomatoes, but I do like ketchup!

Too bad we didn't think of this before the trip, I could've tried to get some pics of her in the midst of crowds and stuff.

Might have to try that when I go down there.

Sorry, that was just a practice round.

Dangit, I was sooooo close!

It looks really relaxing. Not too far from you?

About as far away as another place in SC can be. There is really no good way for me to get there, so it takes about 5.5 to 6 hours to get there.

 

[Millie12591]

I like Pepper Market, especially when I am on the DDP.
Really good value for a CS credit.

I have had people refer to it as Pepper Market Bingo with the card.

Still not sure why the car has squares on it since none of the food stations stay in their square.

I hope you had a chance to taste the desserts.

I liked the Pepper Market too. Tyler and I ate there....well, Tyler got lunch there after we checked in and I sat and drank in the atmosphere, took pictures and was bidding my time because I knew we were going to eat in a couple of hours at WPE. I DID however get a dessert to tide me over. And it was really good. If Glenn doesn't mind me posting some pics I can show you what we got to eat and what pics I got of the Pepper Market. Your pics were much more lively than mine Glenn, when we were there it was like a ghost town. The time of the year you go really makes a difference!

The pizza looked so good! We are staying at CSR in Feb for the first time and now I am actually looking forward to trying out the Pepper Market after you described it!
Love the pic of the girls and the pizza!

And on the "pop" subject-I live in Georgia and the first time I went to Ohio to visit family someone asked me if I wanted a pop, I told them no real fast cause I thought they were going to hit me!

You have every reason to be excited!!! CSR is a very beautiful resort and the Pepper Market is pretty and the food isn't to bad....considering it's a CS I think you get your money's worth!

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Hey Glenn! Been so busy I almost missed this! Going back to read now...

Okay, caught up. I love that first pic with the red shirts. I'm still debating on whether we should do a 'same shirt' day.

I liked Pepper Market when we stayed at Coronado - but, we were on the dining plan. I don't think I'd want to pay out of pocket for it. The system is a little different, but its not confusing at all once you get there, just really hard to picture when you hear it explained ahead of time. That was the only thing that bothered me about it. I don't like surprises, I want to know exactly what I'm doing before I get there, and I was really stressed (for no reason) that I wasn't going to be able to figure out the system there and I'd end up using all my CS credits on one meal or something!

 

[jenbear123]

Yes I gues she wouldn't mind at all to drag a bottle around and possibly having to smuggle it into the US - I have no idea wether customs would officially allow it to enter, they seem to be a bit special about food stuff (choclate isis fine though!).

CHOCOLATE?!!? Now you're talking! But about customs... I think they'll let you bring drinks as long as it's in your checked bag. I've brought back a bottle of wine from Italy and was fine

If you want Mezzo Mix: mix half coke and half orange fanta and voila - there it is! But don't mix it with beer - I have no idea why the little sign in Epcot claims that Germany do that... However, people do mix beer with coke (it's then called a Russian) or with orange fanta (but that's some weired northern German modern invention ).

I've learnt that Orange Fanta is not the same in North America as it is in Europe. It tastes entirely different. I'll still give that recipe a try though I can't imagine mixing anything into my beer

 

[Sleepingbooty]

I can't imagine mixing anything into my beer

Really? Not even tomato juice?