The Trip That Almost Wasn't - December '09 (We are BACK!!!! TR to start soon)

[Leger13]

I'd say the water parks because you haven't been and they are really great. But it's just the outdoor temperature that concerns me.

Is there a way to look up any historical weather conditions for Florida around your dates?

AccuWeather says the typical average high for December is 73 deg. That might be a bit chilly for a day at the water parks even if the water is heated. November says 79 deg. I dunno I'm guessing it won't get to the high temp until around 3 or 4pm so burrrrr. I guess I should have looked at the typical weather at that time of year before I started asking questions about the water parks huh?

I also asked Chris about tours vs. water parks and he of course voted for a tour. It will be more expensive but I just want everyone to enjoy themselves and I'm so scared that Chris will be miserable if we go to the water park.

 

[Leger13]

ok so now the word is Chris doesn't want to do the water parks or a tour since I can't decide and since the weather is chilly that time of year (fear of getting sick on vacation). I think I might just add on a day at the parks instead. Was going to get a 5 day park hopper.....might just spring for 6 day park hopper.

 

[Leger13]

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[Leger13]

So, I found my '09 UG in my car!!

So now I can tell you my TS restaurant selections for this trip that this report is supposed to be all about. So far it's been about everything but this trip. Sorry y'all!

I'm not sure which day we'll be doing which restaurant yet but here's what we have selected based on reviews and menus.

Also, most of our TS choices are at resorts because I want to see all the Christmas decorations at each and with doing a TS meal at each resort we will be forced to go there instead of having to allot time for this.

* Beaches & Cream (I'm planning to get the kitchen sink here as a meal so we'll be more inclined to finish it. I have never had one and am determined to get one on this trip!!)

*Boatwright's Dining Hall

* California Grill (I want to try and get reservations for around the time the fireworks at MK will be going off)

*Le Cellier Steakhouse (I'm aware this isn't at a resort but I have never eaten here so this is another place I am determined to check out FINALLY)

* Grand Floridian Cafe

* Kona Cafe (we will be eating here for breakfast with Trentsmom and family for breakfast one morning....the breakfast looks to die for. And we will also be eating here for dinner one night so Becca and I can get a Lapu Lapu....yet another thing I am determined to try on this trip)

I'm thinking we'll go to Beaches & Cream on the day we have our late breakfast with Trentsmom since it will be such an odd food day for us already.

So, thoughts? Comments? Reviews? This will be the first time LTT is not on our list to go to. I have never been to any of these restaurants before so I'm open to anything y'all have to say about each one. CS will be pretty standard and straight forward as will snacks so I'm not worried about that stuff. TS is a different story though. KWIM?

 

[cherbear]

ok so now the word is Chris doesn't want to do the water parks or a tour since I can't decide and since the weather is chilly that time of year (fear of getting sick on vacation). I think I might just add on a day at the parks instead. Was going to get a 5 day park hopper.....might just spring for 6 day park hopper.

aw man, but...another day at the parks is not a bad trade-off!

So, I found my '09 UG in my car!!

So now I can tell you my TS restaurant selections for this trip that this report is supposed to be all about. So far it's been about everything but this trip. Sorry y'all!

I'm not sure which day we'll be doing which restaurant yet but here's what we have selected based on reviews and menus.

Also, most of our TS choices are at resorts because I want to see all the Christmas decorations at each and with doing a TS meal at each resort we will be forced to go there instead of having to allot time for this.

* Beaches & Cream (I'm planning to get the kitchen sink here as a meal so we'll be more inclined to finish it. I have never had one and am determined to get one on this trip!!)

*Boatwright's Dining Hall

* California Grill (I want to try and get reservations for around the time the fireworks at MK will be going off)

*Le Cellier Steakhouse (I'm aware this isn't at a resort but I have never eaten here so this is another place I am determined to check out FINALLY)

* Grand Floridian Cafe

* Kona Cafe (we will be eating here for breakfast with Trentsmom and family for breakfast one morning....the breakfast looks to die for. And we will also be eating here for dinner one night so Becca and I can get a Lapu Lapu....yet another thing I am determined to try on this trip)

I'm thinking we'll go to Beaches & Cream on the day we have our late breakfast with Trentsmom since it will be such an odd food day for us already.

So, thoughts? Comments? Reviews? This will be the first time LTT is not on our list to go to. I have never been to any of these restaurants before so I'm open to anything y'all have to say about each one. CS will be pretty standard and straight forward as will snacks so I'm not worried about that stuff. TS is a different story though. KWIM?

mmm...Beaches and Cream! I SO can't wait to see pics of you and Chris with the Kitchen Sink! 5 of us couldn't finish that on our trip several years ago (but we had also already eaten dinner)

Never been to Boatwrights or Grand Floridian. And I'm not sure about Kona for breakfast. I'll have to check out that menu!

Of course you know Le Cellier gets like a ton of these from me:

and California Grill is a great idea. It was a really nice meal. Just, if y'all decide to do appetizers OOP, don't get the cheese.

 

[cherbear]

I should NOT have read that while hungry. I SO need to go heat up my lunch now

 

[Leger13]

aw man, but...another day at the parks is not a bad trade-off!



mmm...Beaches and Cream! I SO can't wait to see pics of you and Chris with the Kitchen Sink! 5 of us couldn't finish that on our trip several years ago (but we had also already eaten dinner)

Never been to Boatwrights or Grand Floridian. And I'm not sure about Kona for breakfast. I'll have to check out that menu!

Of course you know Le Cellier gets like a ton of these from me:

and California Grill is a great idea. It was a really nice meal. Just, if y'all decide to do appetizers OOP, don't get the cheese.

You're very right there I'll just have to wait and see what Chris says about what he wants to do.

It will be me and Chris and Becca and James trying to down that bad boy! I'll take progressional pictures while we're eating to show how we did

Oh yes know you rave about that place and that is the biggest reason why I want to try it.

well, we aren't getting the dining plan so everything is OOP so I'm sure we won't be paying for things we don't think we'll be eating (we hardly ever do appetizers)

And yes check out the Kona breakfast menu. My mouth waters just reading about it. Probably nothing special but I just LOVE pancakes and french toast!!

 

[Leger13]

I should NOT have read that while hungry. I SO need to go heat up my lunch now

maybe that's why I posted it when I did, cause I was hungry. I just had to get it up as soon as I found my book. Been looking everywhere for it!

 

[Leger13]

So now I'm thinking we'll do Le Cellier for the candel light processional dining package. Probably won't cost any more than what it would for us to just go there regular. Just have to figure out if I have to pay for it before hand or how exactly that works. Anyone know??

 

[cherbear]

well, we aren't getting the dining plan so everything is OOP so I'm sure we won't be paying for things we don't think we'll be eating (we hardly ever do appetizers)

oh...DUH!

I knew this!

 

[cherbear]

So now I'm thinking we'll do Le Cellier for the candel light processional dining package. Probably won't cost any more than what it would for us to just go there regular. Just have to figure out if I have to pay for it before hand or how exactly that works. Anyone know??

sorry, that's one thing I know absolutely NOTHING about

 

[Leger13]

oh...DUH!

I knew this!

It's all good girl

sorry, that's one thing I know absolutely NOTHING about

No problem. If no one can answer that for me here I'll probably post a question thread about it on one of the other boards.

 

[Trentmom]

ok so now the word is Chris doesn't want to do the water parks or a tour since I can't decide and since the weather is chilly that time of year (fear of getting sick on vacation). I think I might just add on a day at the parks instead. Was going to get a 5 day park hopper.....might just spring for 6 day park hopper.

Bummer on that....but still cool for an extra day

So, I found my '09 UG in my car!!

So now I can tell you my TS restaurant selections for this trip that this report is supposed to be all about. So far it's been about everything but this trip. Sorry y'all!

I'm not sure which day we'll be doing which restaurant yet but here's what we have selected based on reviews and menus.

Also, most of our TS choices are at resorts because I want to see all the Christmas decorations at each and with doing a TS meal at each resort we will be forced to go there instead of having to allot time for this.

* Beaches & Cream (I'm planning to get the kitchen sink here as a meal so we'll be more inclined to finish it. I have never had one and am determined to get one on this trip!!)

*Boatwright's Dining Hall

* California Grill (I want to try and get reservations for around the time the fireworks at MK will be going off)

*Le Cellier Steakhouse (I'm aware this isn't at a resort but I have never eaten here so this is another place I am determined to check out FINALLY)

* Grand Floridian Cafe

* Kona Cafe (we will be eating here for breakfast with Trentsmom and family for breakfast one morning....the breakfast looks to die for. And we will also be eating here for dinner one night so Becca and I can get a Lapu Lapu....yet another thing I am determined to try on this trip)

I'm thinking we'll go to Beaches & Cream on the day we have our late breakfast with Trentsmom since it will be such an odd food day for us already.

So, thoughts? Comments? Reviews? This will be the first time LTT is not on our list to go to. I have never been to any of these restaurants before so I'm open to anything y'all have to say about each one. CS will be pretty standard and straight forward as will snacks so I'm not worried about that stuff. TS is a different story though. KWIM?

I have only been to BEaches and Cream and loved it

I am most excited about Kona of course

So now I'm thinking we'll do Le Cellier for the candel light processional dining package. Probably won't cost any more than what it would for us to just go there regular. Just have to figure out if I have to pay for it before hand or how exactly that works. Anyone know??

Thats a good idea.

Last year packages were available June 23rd for booking. You might want to call and see if they are available yet. Of course, not sure if list of narrators is out yet...

You need book it with a credit card at time of booking.

When you officially pay at the dinner, you will then be giving the tickets to your show that night

 

[cherbear]

oh yeah, I forgot to say ONE THING...

I'm TOT jealous of your DISmeet with Sharky!!!!!

 

[Trentmom]

oh yeah, I forgot to say ONE THING...

I'm TOT jealous of your DISmeet with Sharky!!!!!

aww.....wish you could be there

 

[Tat2ddisneymom]

I'm not sure how Chris iz going ta like da sky bucket thin' ta git ta da slides at Blizzard but we'll see. Typhoon might be da way we's jet. I'd like ta jet ta both but Becca an' James will be wiff us on dis here day. If James comes (which at dis here point he'sundecided) then if we's jet ta both parks they'll gots ta pay fo' him ta git in both. Becca gets in fo' free so if only she goes then we's can check out both. Guess we'll see when da tyme comes. Thanks fo' da info an' I'll prob'ly ax ya mo' questions as our trip gets closer.



love lazy rivers. I th'o't I'll be taking advantage o' dat while We be dere

It'sebonix.....fo' shizzle!

werd up ho, same here. I hate havin' ta ax "can ya take muh ma ****in picture?" just so I can be in some.



so excited!!

Yeah I'm sure we'll jet dere first an' see how it goes. what the **** sup now?

I did ebonics on your post. Did you know there's a translator for that stuff?

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Why are you a moron?

So, I found my '09 UG in my car!!

So now I can tell you my TS restaurant selections for this trip that this report is supposed to be all about. So far it's been about everything but this trip. Sorry y'all!

I'm not sure which day we'll be doing which restaurant yet but here's what we have selected based on reviews and menus.

Also, most of our TS choices are at resorts because I want to see all the Christmas decorations at each and with doing a TS meal at each resort we will be forced to go there instead of having to allot time for this.

* Beaches & Cream (I'm planning to get the kitchen sink here as a meal so we'll be more inclined to finish it. I have never had one and am determined to get one on this trip!!)

*Boatwright's Dining Hall

* California Grill (I want to try and get reservations for around the time the fireworks at MK will be going off)

*Le Cellier Steakhouse (I'm aware this isn't at a resort but I have never eaten here so this is another place I am determined to check out FINALLY)

* Grand Floridian Cafe

* Kona Cafe (we will be eating here for breakfast with Trentsmom and family for breakfast one morning....the breakfast looks to die for. And we will also be eating here for dinner one night so Becca and I can get a Lapu Lapu....yet another thing I am determined to try on this trip)

I'm thinking we'll go to Beaches & Cream on the day we have our late breakfast with Trentsmom since it will be such an odd food day for us already.

So, thoughts? Comments? Reviews? This will be the first time LTT is not on our list to go to. I have never been to any of these restaurants before so I'm open to anything y'all have to say about each one. CS will be pretty standard and straight forward as will snacks so I'm not worried about that stuff. TS is a different story though. KWIM?

Do you get a new UG every year?

Love Beaches and Cream. I say nix the Kitchen Sink and go for the No Way Jose. But that's just me. I love peanut butter and chocolate mixed together.

I am one of the crazies that hated Le Cellier. But, as you know, I don't eat red meat. To each his (or her) own here. The thought of a Lapu Lapu just sickens me, too. But I hate pineapple juice. I'm really not all that thrilled with any of Disney's restaurants, to tell the truth. I hope you like them.

So now I'm thinking we'll do Le Cellier for the candel light processional dining package. Probably won't cost any more than what it would for us to just go there regular. Just have to figure out if I have to pay for it before hand or how exactly that works. Anyone know??

No clue. Maybe Love can help.

Bummer on that....but still cool for an extra day



I have only been to BEaches and Cream and loved it

I am most excited about Kona of course



Thats a good idea.

Last year packages were available June 23rd for booking. You might want to call and see if they are available yet. Of course, not sure if list of narrators is out yet...

You need book it with a credit card at time of booking.

When you officially pay at the dinner, you will then be giving the tickets to your show that night

How do you know all that??? You should work for Disney. On their horrible phone system. Then maybe I'd actually be able to talk to someone who knew what they were talking about.

aww.....wish you could be there

 

[Trentmom]

I did ebonics on your post. Did you know there's a translator for that stuff?

Why are you a moron?

Do you get a new UG every year?

Love Beaches and Cream. I say nix the Kitchen Sink and go for the No Way Jose. But that's just me. I love peanut butter and chocolate mixed together.

I am one of the crazies that hated Le Cellier. But, as you know, I don't eat red meat. To each his (or her) own here. The thought of a Lapu Lapu just sickens me, too. But I hate pineapple juice. I'm really not all that thrilled with any of Disney's restaurants, to tell the truth. I hope you like them.


No clue. Maybe Love can help.

How do you know all that??? You should work for Disney. On their horrible phone system. Then maybe I'd actually be able to talk to someone who knew what they were talking about.

You are a riot

I would so love to work for disney

 

[Leger13]

Bummer on that....but still cool for an extra day



I have only been to BEaches and Cream and loved it

I am most excited about Kona of course



Thats a good idea.

Last year packages were available June 23rd for booking. You might want to call and see if they are available yet. Of course, not sure if list of narrators is out yet...

You need book it with a credit card at time of booking.

When you officially pay at the dinner, you will then be giving the tickets to your show that night

yeah extra day is good.

I'm super excited about Kona too!

Oh really?? Yikes!! I better get more info asap on that!

Thanks for letting me know about the credit card booking. At least I don't have to pay until we go to dinner

oh yeah, I forgot to say ONE THING...

I'm TOT jealous of your DISmeet with Sharky!!!!!

awwww I wish you could be there too!! You will be missed!

I did ebonics on your post. Did you know there's a translator for that stuff?

Why are you a moron?

Do you get a new UG every year?

Love Beaches and Cream. I say nix the Kitchen Sink and go for the No Way Jose. But that's just me. I love peanut butter and chocolate mixed together.

I am one of the crazies that hated Le Cellier. But, as you know, I don't eat red meat. To each his (or her) own here. The thought of a Lapu Lapu just sickens me, too. But I hate pineapple juice. I'm really not all that thrilled with any of Disney's restaurants, to tell the truth. I hope you like them.


No clue. Maybe Love can help.

How do you know all that??? You should work for Disney. On their horrible phone system. Then maybe I'd actually be able to talk to someone who knew what they were talking about.

omg I've seen that before. So funny

I was posting everything I found and learned that I shouldn't do that until I do more research.

I get a new one for every year that i go 'cause I write in them every year. If I used the same one from the previous year I'd get confused. Plus I gave my one from last year to my sister.

Ah yeah the No Way Jose....Becca might be inclined to get that. She loves peanut butter and chocolate too.

As for the Lapu Lapu I LOVE pineapples and pineapple juice. sorry you haven't found a Disney restaurant that you have enjoyed

 

[Trentmom]

yeah extra day is good.

I'm super excited about Kona too!

Oh really?? Yikes!! I better get more info asap on that!

Thanks for letting me know about the credit card booking. At least I don't have to pay until we go to dinner



awwww I wish you could be there too!! You will be missed!



omg I've seen that before. So funny

I was posting everything I found and learned that I shouldn't do that until I do more research.

I get a new one for every year that i go 'cause I write in them every year. If I used the same one from the previous year I'd get confused. Plus I gave my one from last year to my sister.

Ah yeah the No Way Jose....Becca might be inclined to get that. She loves peanut butter and chocolate too.

As for the Lapu Lapu I LOVE pineapples and pineapple juice. sorry you haven't found a Disney restaurant that you have enjoyed

am thinking now since dining is 90 days, maybe the packages will be later. I did not think of that earlier

Hmmmmm

 

[Leger13]

am thinking now since dining is 90 days, maybe the packages will be later. I did not think of that earlier

Hmmmmm

That's possible. I'll do some more research today and figure it out. I want priority seating at the candle light processional for sure and with booking Le Cellier I'll get one of the front rows