These are NOT the rooms that I paid for! 3 Resorts in 10 days - Trivia Answers 9/3

[wdwgirl03]

So exciting about the Grand Californian and Disneyland! I keep saying this but I really need to get back to Disneyland one of these days. AHHH so jealous!

What are your dates for August? My trip is less than 40 days away too. I'll be there from the 13th-18th. Maybe we'll cross paths!

 

[KatMark]

I am FINALLY caught up and loved each and every update that I missed.

Congrats on the Grand Californian...that's awesome.

We have to talk and see if we are at any of the same parks on the same day in August.

 

[Linda67]

Oh wow, 5 nights at the Grand Californian - how exciting!!

Can't wait to read about it. Will you dine at Napa Rose? I would love to eat there some day

As for Citricos, I just know I would LOVE the olive bread but I will share nicely in December

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Generic or not, I want a Mickey card.

I love the description of the sun set. Everything is alive and active, and yet it's all so peaceful and calming. I would never get tired of that.

It's always disappointing when you come across a disgruntled CM. Thankfully (for me at least) they are few and far between.
And that takes amazing talent to intentionally get that out of focus photo. Well done. Wendy's teachings no doubt (I know her photography posts came after this trip, so you'll just have to humour me).

If the rate was that good, then I would have absolutely booked a longer stay as well. Who cares if you live so close...

It's the Grand Californian. My only experience was walking through it each day on route to the parks, but it is so beautiful. I wish I had conferences at Disney.

I hope you have WONDERFUL time (I know you will).

Bahahaha, the key to juggling is to write everything beforehand (i.e. both are completed and ready to post). Otherwise I'd be screwed. Oh, and it's your fault I started the second one.

 

[eandesmom]

We had a bad case of the lazies over-come us and we ended up napping for an hour. Hey, it is vacation, don’t judge me! The sun was starting to set when I awoke so I went onto the balcony to take photos of the final minutes of the sun’s descent. I love those moments when you hear the sounds of the boats on Seven Seas Lagoon, the train whistle, and the swish of the monorail periodically passing by all framed by the view of the setting sun! Absolutely priceless

No judging and what a perfect thing to wake up to!

We dressed for our 8:15 ADR at Citricos before heading across the sky bridge to the CR to hop on the monorail to the Grand Floridian. While we were awaiting the monorail, a CM who I will call “Joe”, was on his supervisor phone making a huge stink about some of the other Cast Members. His quote was “I shouldn’t have to tell them to close the doors, they are not doing their jobs and I won’t take it!” Uhhh… he was really angry and didn’t mind that there were guests right there listening to him carry on. Wish I could tell you how this ended but the next time we saw “Joe” he still had a scowl so maybe he’s always that way?? Next time I may tell him a knock-knock joke and see if he cracks a smile!

That is a CM who should NOT be public facing!

We made it to GF and checked in to Citricos. This was our 4th time eating dinner at this restaurant and I have to finally admit that although we’ve not been wowed, I keep going back because it just seems like a place that should deliver stellar service and amazing food. I mean, it IS inside the GF hotel, right? However, the reality is that we’ve had just ok to friendly but not exceptional service, the food has been nothing remarkable, and the desserts, well, I’ve only shared a dessert once. Lemon scented cheesecake it is so good that it almost makes it worth the journey on the monorail to dine here. However, and a big however…. I LOVE the olive bread. There I said it. I know, it’s so lame to dine at a restaurant only for the bread. They have a bakery that pits and chops the olives and makes the bread fresh on the premises. A little salted butter smeared on the olive bread and I’m happy!

We were seated by the windows overlooking the pool area that was getting a refurb at the time. Lonzy was our server, and he performed his job in a courteous manner – nothing exceptional but then again I’m now comparing everyone to Ricardo at YSH. He had worked at WDW for over 20 years and we had the pleasure of hearing some of his stories.

Nothing wrong with loving the olive bread but...not enough of a reason to go back again I am thinking.

I am so with you, it does SEEM like it should be great but I also found it underwhelming. It wasn't bad but it wasn't WOW either. I think we had Lonzy too....Mary Ellen may remember. My only other GF dining has been 1900 (great characters...food ok, ambiance MEH) and the tea (food decent, ambiance great, service MEH). Interesting how hype doesn't always match the end product. Doesn't make it any less gorgeous though!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!

My annual conference next week at Disney's Grand Californian hotel came with such a great room rate this year that I booked 5 nights even though I live 20 minutes from the resort area. My boss said to go ahead and book a few nights since we'll have some cocktail hours and I won't drive after that. While the amazing rate was available, I went ahead and booked a few more nights on my own dime!

What that means is that I will be there for Disneyland's 58th Birthday next week as well. Em will be tagging along for the first 3 nights and hanging out in the parks during the day and then for the weekend Michael will join me.

I'll probably post a few updates within this TR since Lord knows I'm going so slow getting this thing completed. If I had to juggle another TR, it likely wouldn't get done. Some people are able to do this successfully - looking at you DisneyKidforLife!

Plus.... we have another girls only WDW trip in less than 40 days and another in December I need to get this wrapped up.

Exciting stuff.

Hope y'all are having a great weekend!

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VERY exciting stuff!!!!!

 

[dtr_angel]

I've been reading along (on my phone) but I am a few replies behind, I'm sorry! If I'm recommenting on something I'm sorry, mommy brain

Thank you so much for sharing the Walk in Walt's footsteps tour. That looks awesome, and the food looked amazing! I cannot wait to go to Disneyland someday (it looks like someday will be in July 2017 for DS's 5th birthday) We still haven't managed to do the Keys to the Kingdom tour in the MK in WDW but I want to do that too... should've done it on those trips we made before DS was born, oh well

Kona breakfast looks amazing!! that has definitely been on our to do list for a while. What you ordered is what I would order, yum.

I totally did not know the names of the brothers. I have not seen Brave yet, although we bought it on DVD when it came out and it's still in the shrink wrap, oops...

The Liberty Bell was missing on our trip in May too, I wonder where it is? I meant to look it up but apparently forgot. There's that mommy brain striking again...

Your Liberty Tree lunch looked amazing too. We have only done dinner here too, and it was family style thanksgiving dinner. We also have LTT lunch on our to do list! I don't remember them calling out where we were from when we ate there. I bet you Beverly Hills is said a lot there, LOL. The most famous zip code! I cannot believe the naked cake... it definitely needs dressed up.

Oh I love the Grand Floridian! We've never eated at Citricos or talked about it. I'm sure eventually it will make it on the list!

Naps are totally okay on vacation on my book, especially in Disney World. Totally necessary!

I wish my job sent me to conferences at the Grand Californian! That is amazing!! 5 nights, ahhh I'd be on cloud nine! We're hoping to save or rent DVC points to stay there when we go to Disneyland in a few years. We want to do DL right Can't wait to hear about that!!!

 

[Alysa]

What a lovely photo of the castle, and you and Em! So exciting about the DL trip too! Can't wait to hear more. I love living vicariously through your trips!

 

[livsmom04]

Yay for staying at a DL resort. I promise one day I will come out and stay at one but for now we will stay on the east coast. And how fun to have another girls trip coming up! I am thinking of doing a girls trip with Olivia hopefully next year if we can afford two trips to DW.

The sunset was absolutely beautiful!

 

[peachmermaid]

Joe...don't you know where you are?!

That dinner looked super yummy. Then, anything where there is bread involved is a winner to me!

 

[MrsDrewsky]

The "birthday" card from Mickey is cute.

I think we might have to look into staying at BLT during part of our trip or possibly next time due to your trip report. I love the monorail pic with the GF in the background.

No judging here for taking naps during a WDW vacation. Our last trip I was almost 3 months pregnant and napped everyday. It was wonderful.

The filet kind of has a perfect hidden mickey made out of peas.

 

[Kaykool101]

I found your TR and now I am finally all caught up and I cannot wait for more. You have me thinking I need a girls only vacation to WDW.

 

[scottny]

No. I just posted a link to the pics. I have no idea if it was in the tr or the pre tr. LOL
LOL. You don’t have to be from BH to go to Italy. September 2014 we are going to Italy, Switzerland and Paris for 2 weeks. I cannot wait.
No judging here, we always take naps or swim or just sit around.
I agree about Citricos but I like Narcoosse’s better.
I love the Magical Star Cocktail but I like fruity drinks.
The plans for DL sound great. Nice to have that work out.

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

After getting back from WDW and returning to work immediately, I've got a lot of catching up to do. But your GCH announcement is so exciting! I hope you have an amazing time, and it'll be interesting to hear if Disneyland acknowledges the birthday in any way.

(Speaking of which, you should say you're celebrating a special 58th birthday when you check into the GCH. Ok that's actually a horrible idea, but I wonder if they'd understand the reference. )

 

[emmysmommy]

Finally able to catch up on some of my DIS reading! I can't believe I fell so far behind on your wonderful trip report Brenda, but I'm all caught up now and still enjoying every word.

How wonderful you were upgraded to theme park view at the CR! Your room looks lovely and that view is awesome!

Thoroughly enjoyed the extra-added DL review of the Walk In Walt's Footsteps tour. That must have been a magical experience to share with Em! The perfume shop is a place I'd love to visit, those windows are breathtaking!

I can't believe that woman had the brass to walk out with a handful of M&M's!! And in front of her kid no less! There are people in this world that really make you shake your head. I shudder to think what her child will do in future. So sad.

Carousel of Progress is one of my most favourite attractions in MK too, a total nostalgic must-do every trip!

Sounds like Citrico's can be pretty ho-hum, but I agree the olive bread sounds completely yummy.

I just finished reading Em's DR updates before popping over here. Between her report and yours, it's obvious the two of you had a really wonderful trip! Looking forward to more.

Hope you and your family had a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

Hi Carol! I'm glad you are caught up!

The tour at DLR was great and one of the more impressive parts was the perfume shop. It is so lovely with the chandelier and painted mirror panels.

Yeah, that wretched woman who helped herself to the candy.

We did have a great trip and look forward to some more girl time soon.

Thanks for the 4th greeting - it was a good day!

Oops! Forgot to mention that I'm really excited about your trip to DL for the 58th Birthday celebration, woot!! Looking forward to more of your great pictures and wonderful reports!!

Thanks! I'm definitely looking forward to it staying at the GCH next week. We'll see how much I can get to since I'm slacking here.

Love your plans for staying at the Grand Californian during your and after your conference! Don't you love it when a conference happens to take place at Disney?

Hmmm. Joe doesn't sound like the type of person who would appreciate a good knock-knock joke. In fact, he may call his supervisor on his cell to complain about the knock-knock joke.

Did you clap to make it change colors?

Hi Dave! Welcome back!

I know you can relate to professional conferences at Disney!! I've never stayed at the hotel since I live so close but this time we have a few cocktail hours and I'm also there all day since I'm an exhibitor so it just made sense to get a room. I was able to take advantage of the awesome conference rate for the additional days so I COULDN'T pass it up!

Yeah, Joe would probably get on his phone and tattle on me if I cracked a joke in line. You have to pay attention you know.

Why that cocktail did it all on its own! Its very talented. I don't think it will make an appearance in my next report. No bueno.

Although you may not be looking at the camera, there is not a hare out of place.

Love this picture!

Enjoyed your update. We haven't been to LTT, so your pictures from the meal were enlightening. I agree, the typical version of the Ooey-Gooey-Toffee Cake was the way to go!

Seemed like a nice afternoon of laid-back touring, lunch and then a little cat nap.

Gorgeous sunset shots from your room. Again, nice view!

So you hit the monorail resort trifecta that day- CR-BLT/Poly/CR-BLT/GF

Love that you will be playing tourist in your hometown. Oh, wait, your hometown is Beverly Hills. But that is fantastic that you will be staying at the Grand Californian. Not a bad place for a work conference. Can't wait to hear about that side trip.

Ha Dee! You are a clever one! Seriously, I love reading all your TRs and comments for everyone since you are so funny!

I wish you a ton of fun with your trip. I believe you leave in the next couple of days??

I had a Magic Star cocktail at the Coral Reef in February and I loved it. But then I like fruity drinks in which you can't taste the alcohol. And you really can't taste the alcohol in that one.

I love reading about Disneyland in your trip report. I've never been there and it is nice to find out more about the place. The Grand Californian sounds like a great place to stay.

Hi there Wood Nymph! I think you have it right... if you love the fruity drinks then you are good with the magic star cocktail or maybe I'm just too picky. I particularly don't like sour drinks or melon. However, the color changing cube was cool! Felt like a party in a glass.

Thanks, I look forward to sharing some of our upcoming GCH stay.

 

[emmysmommy]

What gorgeous pictures of a gorgeous view from your balcony! Monorail and castle views at sunset sound pretty amazing.

That cm needs to gets himself a chill pill... And a more private area for his phone calls! How very unprofessional.
At least your meal wasn't bad, but I'm sorry it didn't wow you. I would expect stellar service and food too from a place like that!

Ooh how exciting about your GC Disneyland trip! Can't wait to hear all about it!

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Hi Wendy! Oh thanks! The sunset views were so nice.

I was a little surprised that "joe" didn't take his call elsewhere. Strange and awkward.

As far as Citricos, I need to take a break perhaps until they change the menu so I can try something new. Apparently, I don't catch on quickly since it only took me 3 or 4 times before I finally realized I wasn't getting what I expected out of the place.

Thanks! I'll try to share some highlights next week.

Great update!

I love your banana dude!! Thanks for continuing to read!

I have the Hamish stuffed animal! It's the cutest thing.

Sounds like a fun time in MK! Both of your meals sound pretty good too.

That's such exciting news about the Grand Californian! One of these days I HAVE to get to Disneyland! I want to stay at all of the resorts there, but for some reason I'm drawn to Paradise Pier. Have you stayed onsite at Disneyland before? So exciting!

No way! You have Hamish! That's so cute.

I've never stayed on-site at the DLR - we've stayed across the street. But because we live so close it doesn't really make sense to spend the $. However, I've always dreamed of staying at the GCH and being able to walk out the door and be in DTD or walk out the back entrance and be right inside California Adventure. Seriously, some day you'll have to come see where all the magic began for Disney all those year ago. You would love the new Carsland and they have a Tangled production in the new Royal Theater.

How exciting about the 5 nights at the GC! I'm dying to stay there myself. I've already looked ahead and my national conference will be at WDW in summer 2015 and I will DEFINITELY be going. Sadly, public schools don't help our poor librarians with conference costs anymore here, but I've got plenty of time to save up. Looking forward to the details as usual.

Hi Cara! How exciting when work takes you to Disney!! I agree, at least you have some time to make it work.

So exciting about the Grand Californian and Disneyland! I keep saying this but I really need to get back to Disneyland one of these days. AHHH so jealous!

What are your dates for August? My trip is less than 40 days away too. I'll be there from the 13th-18th. Maybe we'll cross paths!

Hi Sarah! Thanks! And yes, you really should make a trip West to see DLR!!

We'll be in WDW from August 16th through the 30th so our dates overlap! At least the 17th is our first full day there. I can always PM you my number if you want to text me to see if we'll be in the same vicinity. (I think we'll be at MK sometime before noon and later we'll head to AKL.) Let me know!

I am FINALLY caught up and loved each and every update that I missed.

Congrats on the Grand Californian...that's awesome.

We have to talk and see if we are at any of the same parks on the same day in August.

Hi Kathy! I'm so glad you are caught up. I'm doing so bad right now getting caught up with everyone else. I'll see if I can rectify that by this weekend! At least you share on FB so I'm not completely clueless.

Thanks! We look forward to next week.

YES!!! We need to share our park days since I have already noted that you will be there from the 16th through 23rd so I'm hoping if nothing else to meet up for a quick hello and squeeze! I would LOVE to meet you! Too bad Michael won't be with us because he would love to meet you as well.

Oh wow, 5 nights at the Grand Californian - how exciting!!

Can't wait to read about it. Will you dine at Napa Rose? I would love to eat there some day

As for Citricos, I just know I would LOVE the olive bread but I will share nicely in December

Hi Linda! Yes, we're super excited!

I haven't reserved Napa Rose. What's wrong with me! Actually, I have so many evening events and cocktail parties that I don't know when I would be free to book it. Em wants Storytellers. From Mr. DDW's recent reviews I feel like I would be missing out if I didn't eat at least 1 meal there.

Ha! I'm a little scared to now have Chefs de France at 2pm and then Citricos at 7:30pm - not sure I will eat more than bread that night! I'm looking forward to sharing that with you and Philip and the girls.

 

[emmysmommy]

Generic or not, I want a Mickey card.

I love the description of the sun set. Everything is alive and active, and yet it's all so peaceful and calming. I would never get tired of that.

It's always disappointing when you come across a disgruntled CM. Thankfully (for me at least) they are few and far between.
And that takes amazing talent to intentionally get that out of focus photo. Well done. Wendy's teachings no doubt (I know her photography posts came after this trip, so you'll just have to humour me).

If the rate was that good, then I would have absolutely booked a longer stay as well. Who cares if you live so close...

It's the Grand Californian. My only experience was walking through it each day on route to the parks, but it is so beautiful. I wish I had conferences at Disney.

I hope you have WONDERFUL time (I know you will).

Bahahaha, the key to juggling is to write everything beforehand (i.e. both are completed and ready to post). Otherwise I'd be screwed. Oh, and it's your fault I started the second one.

Agreed Rob, for the most part Disney CMs are awesome! In fact, there are more that seem to go out of their way to make your visit awesome. I'm glad that you can appreciate my trick photography skills.

I see you fully endorse the concept of "living in Disney" when the opportunity presents itself. Few people "get" why I would need to book 3 additional nights when I live so close. It's good to know that I'm in the no judgment zone here!

Thanks for the well wishes for the trip! I may post a few things on FB!

I will accept complete blame (credit) for your tandem TRs because they are so AWESOME that you already need to book another trip to keep them coming. Hmmmm December is a great time to be at WDW. I think I heard your mom saying tick tock Rob, time to book a family trip! (They have AP rates you know! )

No judging and what a perfect thing to wake up to!

That is a CM who should NOT be public facing!

Nothing wrong with loving the olive bread but...not enough of a reason to go back again I am thinking.

I am so with you, it does SEEM like it should be great but I also found it underwhelming. It wasn't bad but it wasn't WOW either. I think we had Lonzy too....Mary Ellen may remember. My only other GF dining has been 1900 (great characters...food ok, ambiance MEH) and the tea (food decent, ambiance great, service MEH). Interesting how hype doesn't always match the end product. Doesn't make it any less gorgeous though!

VERY exciting stuff!!!!!

Hi Cynthia! I think I remember that you had Lonzy at Citricos as well. Nice guy but really not the finest meal in WDW. We've done 1900 for breakfast twice and it was good, not amazing. But I'm looking forward to the GF Tea in August and December. I hope the service is better than Meh! Maybe I'll be impressed with the food and I will be more forgiving of other shortcomings!

Thanks, I'm looking forward to next week.

I've been reading along (on my phone) but I am a few replies behind, I'm sorry! If I'm recommenting on something I'm sorry, mommy brain

Mommy brain. That's great! I'm sure it is a real condition!

Thank you so much for sharing the Walk in Walt's footsteps tour. That looks awesome, and the food looked amazing! I cannot wait to go to Disneyland someday (it looks like someday will be in July 2017 for DS's 5th birthday) We still haven't managed to do the Keys to the Kingdom tour in the MK in WDW but I want to do that too... should've done it on those trips we made before DS was born, oh well

You're welcome. It was a great tour. I imagine that 2017 will be here before you know it!

Kona breakfast looks amazing!! that has definitely been on our to do list for a while. What you ordered is what I would order, yum.

That is my favorite breakfast in WDW! Seriously!

I totally did not know the names of the brothers. I have not seen Brave yet, although we bought it on DVD when it came out and it's still in the shrink wrap, oops...

Me either but someone reminded me that they say the names at the beginning of the movie. I don't recall what I ate for dinner so how can I remember that? You'll have to bust out that DVD!

The Liberty Bell was missing on our trip in May too, I wonder where it is? I meant to look it up but apparently forgot. There's that mommy brain striking again...

I'll try to remember if it is back in its place next month!

Your Liberty Tree lunch looked amazing too. We have only done dinner here too, and it was family style thanksgiving dinner. We also have LTT lunch on our to do list! I don't remember them calling out where we were from when we ate there. I bet you Beverly Hills is said a lot there, LOL. The most famous zip code! I cannot believe the naked cake... it definitely needs dressed up.

I've never done dinner ... maybe one day but I love the lunch options. Plus the fact that I can't get the ooey goey toffee cake for dinner!

Oh I love the Grand Floridian! We've never eated at Citricos or talked about it. I'm sure eventually it will make it on the list!

I also like GF Café there. Lovely hotel!

Naps are totally okay on vacation on my book, especially in Disney World. Totally necessary!

Mommy's need naps as much as kids sometimes!

I wish my job sent me to conferences at the Grand Californian! That is amazing!! 5 nights, ahhh I'd be on cloud nine! We're hoping to save or rent DVC points to stay there when we go to Disneyland in a few years. We want to do DL right Can't wait to hear about that!!!

Hi Melissa! Renting points is really a smart move. I really need to either buy or rent points since 3 of our next 5 WDW resort stays are at DVD properties.

I hope you and sweet Gavin are having a great week!

What a lovely photo of the castle, and you and Em! So exciting about the DL trip too! Can't wait to hear more. I love living vicariously through your trips!

Hi Alysa!! I hope all is well. Your sweet Evie's costume is awesome! (saw the photo on FB.)

I'll try to make our next GCH sound more exciting that it may actually end up being since I'll be working for the most part. Em may have more exciting adventures to share. But thank you for the well wishes!

Yay for staying at a DL resort. I promise one day I will come out and stay at one but for now we will stay on the east coast. And how fun to have another girls trip coming up! I am thinking of doing a girls trip with Olivia hopefully next year if we can afford two trips to DW.

The sunset was absolutely beautiful!

Awww how awesome if you could do a girl trip too but even 1 trip next year is better than none!

Sunset was my favorite time of day to be on the balcony. Photos don't do it justice but it was a great feeling to see such a glorious end to the day.

Joe...don't you know where you are?!

That dinner looked super yummy. Then, anything where there is bread involved is a winner to me!

Ha!! Exactly Jennifer! Doesn't "Joe" know that he's on stage and in the place "Where Memories Begin"... silly guy!

I'm a sucker for good bread too. Too much perhaps!

The "birthday" card from Mickey is cute.

I think we might have to look into staying at BLT during part of our trip or possibly next time due to your trip report. I love the monorail pic with the GF in the background.

No judging here for taking naps during a WDW vacation. Our last trip I was almost 3 months pregnant and napped everyday. It was wonderful.

The filet kind of has a perfect hidden mickey made out of peas.

I love BLT since it is so spacious! The view and proximity to MK isn't bad either.

At least you had an excuse last time for nap time. Mine is that I'm just old!

Ha! I didn't catch that hidden Mickey with the peas. Good eye!

I found your TR and now I am finally all caught up and I cannot wait for more. You have me thinking I need a girls only vacation to WDW.

Hi Kristin! Thank you for coming by and joining! I'm so glad you are here. I peeked at your TR but haven't had time to comment yet. I will make it back there and read along.

A girl trip sounds lovely but you would leave those adorable boys behind? Ha, that would be hard to do! They are cute!

thanks again for reading!

No. I just posted a link to the pics. I have no idea if it was in the tr or the pre tr. LOL
LOL. You don’t have to be from BH to go to Italy. September 2014 we are going to Italy, Switzerland and Paris for 2 weeks. I cannot wait.
No judging here, we always take naps or swim or just sit around.
I agree about Citricos but I like Narcoosse’s better.
I love the Magical Star Cocktail but I like fruity drinks.
The plans for DL sound great. Nice to have that work out.

Hi Scott! I'll have to go back and look for that, sorry I missed it.

You are quite the traveler... Europe next year - how awesome! I stick with World Showcase to get my international fix!

We've been to Narcoosees - oh wait that is coming up a little later here. You'll have to see what I thought.

I hope your Magic Star cocktail had some booze in it! Mine was rather blah.

After getting back from WDW and returning to work immediately, I've got a lot of catching up to do. But your GCH announcement is so exciting! I hope you have an amazing time, and it'll be interesting to hear if Disneyland acknowledges the birthday in any way.

(Speaking of which, you should say you're celebrating a special 58th birthday when you check into the GCH. Ok that's actually a horrible idea, but I wonder if they'd understand the reference. )

Hi Mr. DDW! Back to reality huh? I'm so excited for next week! We'll definitely be thinking of you and your experiences during the stay. Napa Rose for one is someplace we should dine.

Disney usually does a little something for the anniversary date. We'll see. Em will likely be in the park most of the day, I'll only be there for a little while.

Ha! That would be great to say I'm celebrating a 58th! They may look at me and go ok, lady, we'll get you a button. Hmph!

Thanks for taking the time to get caught up!

 

[SAT887]

Loving your updates as always So, the opportunity to stay at the Grand Californian at a discounted rate! Awesome!! It's such a beautiful hotel, we are tentatively planning a trip out west in 2015, and I really want to stay there! I can't wait to see some room photos

I wonder why the Liberty Bell was missing. I thought your NY picture was funny, I didn't understand it when I read the update from my phone, on a larger screen it all makes sense now I have a question, can you go to LTT for just that toffee cake? It looks sinfully delish!

 

[emmysmommy]

Loving your updates as always So, the opportunity to stay at the Grand Californian at a discounted rate! Awesome!! It's such a beautiful hotel, we are tentatively planning a trip out west in 2015, and I really want to stay there! I can't wait to see some room photos

I wonder why the Liberty Bell was missing. I thought your NY picture was funny, I didn't understand it when I read the update from my phone, on a larger screen it all makes sense now I have a question, can you go to LTT for just that toffee cake? It looks sinfully delish!

Thanks Sarah! I'll be sure to post photos of the GCH room. At $194 per nite I don't care if it looks out at a wall!

I'm sure you could just order dessert anywhere that has a TS. Not that I've ever had that much self control to stick to just dessert!

 

[KatMark]

Hi Kathy! I'm so glad you are caught up. I'm doing so bad right now getting caught up with everyone else. I'll see if I can rectify that by this weekend! At least you share on FB so I'm not completely clueless.

Thanks! We look forward to next week.

YES!!! We need to share our park days since I have already noted that you will be there from the 16th through 23rd so I'm hoping if nothing else to meet up for a quick hello and squeeze! I would LOVE to meet you! Too bad Michael won't be with us because he would love to meet you as well.

I'm going to try to start a PTR next week for the August trip so will run through the days where soon.

 

[emmysmommy]

Friday March 1, 2013: Day 7, Part 1


Day 7 of our trip started chilly! Don’t laugh…. chilly for this Southern California gal was 51 degrees!

Again, there were lovely views of the GF and the monorail trains were awake!

We had an 8:10am ADR at Whispering Canyon Café so we had to get moving. And by moving that meant we had to don our jackets to catch the boat over to WL. Apparently, Em didn’t think it was chilly enough to grab a sweater or jacket… until we were at the dock and the wind was blowing off the lake and it felt like the wind chill was making it 30 degrees! I asked Em if she wanted my jacket but she declined. At least I tried to attend to my child! I think she was being stubborn because on the boat ride over to WL I was FREEZING and I was wearing a light jacket. Her goose bumps gave it away. Thank goodness we didn’t have to stop at Ft. Wilderness first.

Once at WL we headed straight inside the resort since we were a few minutes late for our reservation. We asked for Jeffro, our favorite breakfast server; however, he was not working that day so we were seated in Judy’s section. She was great and was light on the shenanigans.

I was hoping that Em would split two breakfast choices with me like we did last summer so we could enjoy both the Belgian waffle and the banana foster French toast. Em opted to have the French toast all to herself so I went with the waffle. Scrambled egg please, no breakfast meat for me.

Everything tasted awesome! Judy even delivered a flaming cupcake for Em’s birthday with a Happy Birthday tune.

On the way back to BLT/CR by boat, it had become cooler and cloudier. We had a stop by Ft. Wilderness before returning to the CR dock. Again, it was FREEZING!!

We made a quick stop at the room to grab jackets and then hopped on the monorail for Epcot.

Oh Ferry boat.. I will actually ride you one day!

A nice CM who struck up a conversation with us since he's from the Chicago 'burbs. See, a Chicago dude wearing a cap and jacket - it must be cold!! Ha!

Monorail tour around Epcot:

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