T'was the Night Before Christmas, Not an OUTLAW in Sight!..Updated 2/13

[scottny]

great update. i want a lemoncello. You have me wanting to hear about the girlfriend.
the pics were great too.

 

[Glendamax]

OMG! After looking at your World Showcase pics, I think I need to go back! I didnt see HALF of that!

 

[OhioTony]

Loved the updates!! You are so lucky with the Dream Team members. We might drink around the world one day, we will see. You make me want to try all those drinks, LOL.

I love the way you write, you always make me smile, and I love reading your report.

Thank you Tracey ! You are so sweet. But I am so jealous of you!!!! Threee upcoming trips to DW AND a cruise!!! Quite the lucky lady in more ways than one!

great update. i want a lemoncello. You have me wanting to hear about the girlfriend.
the pics were great too.

I'll have to post about the GF on the community board. Wouldn't want to tangle with the TR board Mods!

OMG! After looking at your World Showcase pics, I think I need to go back! I didnt see HALF of that!

It took so much planning and fore thought to be able to do all of that! It really wasn't as hurried at as it might seem.
And yes, of course you have to go back!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Sounds like you guys had fun! How cool that you were able to catch many (if not all?) of the storytellers - we didn't see any!

I love the Japanese drummers too - one of my favorite things in WS!

Let us know when you start a thread about the girlfriend - inquiring minds want to know!

 

[KariC]

wow....he the girlfriend??? scary?

keep it coming.....

 

[lynn71092]

What's the lemoncello and where did you get it?

 

[winkers]

I want to hear about the girlfriend too! And it is on topic, because your ds bought her something on your trip!

 

[OhioTony]

Sounds like you guys had fun! How cool that you were able to catch many (if not all?) of the storytellers - we didn't see any!

I love the Japanese drummers too - one of my favorite things in WS!

Let us know when you start a thread about the girlfriend - inquiring minds want to know!

We saw all of the storytellers. We missed some of some of the stories but at least we got to see all of them. It sounded really amitious but with two days it went smoothly.
Those drummers were fabulous! We had never even heard of them -not even here on the DIS -and they were one of our favorites!

What's the lemoncello and where did you get it?

The lemoncello was a slushey , lemony , heavenly , drink that we got it Italy. You must like lemon to like this drink because it will make you pucker! It was at one of the food kiosks in Italy.

 

[OhioTony]

I posted about Brandon's GF on our thread on the community board titled We talk too much PG90
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22492327&posted=1#post22492327

 

[Pakey]

Lynn. Outstanding update. Any update with alcohol meets my approval. I hated the Lemoncello's in the real Italy so I guess I'm going to have to try one in Disney's Italy to see how they compare. And I've never had the drinks in France either--we always start in Mexico and never get that far because we don't share our drinks.

I'm off to our other thread to check out the girlfriend story.

 

[OhioTony]

One of the questions I left you pondering was if we thought it was Le Cellier is Le Cat Food.

Our ADR was for 4:10. We arrived about 4:00 and were seated right away in the Alberta section. The atmosphere was very nice and decorated beautifully for Christmas. The tables were a little close

but not unbearable in my opinion.

Our server took our drink orders ( and seemed to not like the fact that we were not ordering wine).

Deavon and Brandon both ordered Smoothies (covered by DDP) while Tony and I ordered soda. The bread was brought as our appetizer orders were taken. She did not explain what the breads were. Lucky for me , I had studied on the Dis!

She also wanted us to place our entire order (not just appetizers) but we had only been sitting down for 2 minutes and weren’t ready. Again, she was polite but seemed miffed. Brandon, Tony and I ordered the cheese soup, Deavon ordered shrimp cocktail . Tony & I liked the soup. I didn’t think it was to die for but it was very good. Brandon…not so much.

He ate one bite and didn’t want any more. Deavon like the shrimp cocktail but then again ….what could be wrong with shrimp cocktail? When the appetizers were brought out she asked what we would like for our entrees. Our bread (except for the sourdough ) was gone and we had to ask for more pretzel bread.
Brandon ordered the salmon which he said was very good and he ate every bite.

Deavon ( hold your breath here ) ordered the shrimp pasta . She picked out the shrimp but ate little if any pasta. I’m not sure if she didn’t like it or if she just wasn’t hungry.


Tony ordered the mushroom filet.

He said it was the best steak he had ever eaten.

I ordered the Barbeque Filet. I could tell that the steak would have been very good. It was very tender and juicy. So why did they smother it in sauce?!?!?! Seriously, I tasted nothing other than BBQ sauce. Even the mashed potatoes were covered in it.


For dessert Brandon ordered the crème brulee . He really liked it.

Tony ordered the Chocolate Moose. He said it was very good.

I ordered the Chocolate Whiskey Cake. It was okay. It seemed a little Pepperidge Farm like. You know….something you could get in a box at a supermarket anywhere.

So to wrap up my opinion of Le Cellier…. It was definitely not Cat Food but it definitely did not live up to my expectations. One day I will learn to stop reading reviews of things I want to do at Disney . If I had not expected so much from this restaurant perhaps I would have felt better about it .


When we left the restaurant , outside was Nowell the Canadian lumberjack telling of holiday customs.

As we made our way to the UK we caught the very end of Father Christmas

Then it was time to think about lining up for the Candlelight Processional. It was close to 1 ½ hours until the show. From previous experience we knew that the kids would not stand still for that long and then would be ready to leave. Deavon really wanted to see the American Adventure so Tony waited in line while we went in. The show was to start in about 10 minutes which gave us time to listen to the story of Hanukah. I didn’t have a camera but it was just a lady , no costume. I had forgotten how long the show was so when it was over , we had to really rush to the CP. Tony had already gone in and saved seats.
One of the other questions I had left you with last update was whether the CP moved me to tears or bored me to tears.

Andie McDowell was our Narrator.

Some of her work!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJZmcbWO77c&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLxQsos1PHQ

I hate her because she is beautiful! Also , I didn’t really like her as a Narrator. She didn’t put anything into it . No infliction , No emotion.
The choir was very good

but the church we sometimes go to has an awesome choir and they sing many of the same arrangements just as well even if they are considerably smaller.
The orchestra was fabulous. We enjoyed that the most.
I would like to find the threads that I read that stated the CP was about 25 minutes in length. It was 45!!!!!I am very sorry if I offend anyone who really loves the CP but after 15 minutes I was ready to leave.

Yes it was beautiful and the music was great and yes I realized it was THE STORY but it was nothing that I hadn’t heard before or that moved me to tears.

Afterwards we went to Norway to hear Julenissen who was very mischievous and probably our favorite storyteller.

When in Norway you must ride Maelstrom so we did.

Sitting at the CP for that long made the kids realize how tired they were so they didn’t want to stay for Illuminations. We were out of the park by 9:00. Here are some pictures taken on our walk out:

Tony and Brandon noticed that Eliot Dyson was playing in Scat Cats when we arrived so they stayed there

He played great Jazz & Blues!

Deavon and I returned to our room.
We had another unexpected guest when we retuned:

Also I thought it was cute that Mousekeeping made a towlie for our toothbrushes!

Breaking News for tomorrow……..Keep on eye out for Tornados .

I don’t think we are in Ohio anymore!

 

[scottny]

great update and pics. I have never eaten there yet, but I would like to try it in September.

I love the towel animals.

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

Hey Lynn.
great update. I love that you had pics for almost every single story teller. I have been to EPCOT a lot during the christmas season and had not seen many of these, so thank you.
As far as Le Cellier, we really loved it, but we don't get out much, so who knows?? CP is one of my fav things ever, but I can see how it's not for everyone. It's nice to hear others views and I thank you for sharing.

 

[winkers]

I really enjoyed LeCelier when we were there, but I didn't think it was as wonderfull as alot of disers say. So I guess that means I agree with you!

I'm suprised Andie Mcdowell didn't do a very good job. I love her voice! Maybe she was as bored as you were?

 

[Trentmom]

Great update!!

I love that you saw all the storytellers around the world. That looks like a lot of fun. I wil have to try that when ds gets a bit older.

Those drinks look yummy.

Can't wait to read what is next

 

[Trentmom]

Wow, another update..

Great pics again!!

45 mins sounds a little too long for me too for the CP, 20 would be sufficient...

Sorry you did not have as great experience at Le Cellier you expected, since that place is hyped all over the disboards...maybe it was just an off night

Nice shots of you all leaving.....Like the one of you and your hubby, too cute


Hmmm...Tornados.....

Are you going to the "OTHER PARK" tomorrow

 

[Pakey]

Well Lynn, I'll be at LeCellier a week from tomorrow. We've eaten there before and I also don't quite understand the huge raves here on the boards but it's okay. I think, based on what you wrote, that I'll try the mushroom filet.

And really sorry to hear about your CP experience. When we went we had Jim Caveizel and it was right after Passion of the Christ came out in theaters. He was so emotional that he was crying as he did it. It was very powerful and moving. But I agree, if the reader was just kind of reading, it would be pretty boring. At least you didn't have to stand in line for 90 minutes and that poor Tony did it for you.

Love the new towel animal you got. I'd have to take that one home for sure a sit reminds me of my little doggies.

Can't wait to hear about the tornadoes.

 

[KariC]

Well Lynn, I'll be at LeCellier a week from tomorrow. We've eaten there before and I also don't quite understand the huge raves here on the boards but it's okay. I think, based on what you wrote, that I'll try the mushroom filet.

And really sorry to hear about your CP experience. When we went we had Jim Caveizel and it was right after Passion of the Christ came out in theaters. He was so emotional that he was crying as he did it. It was very powerful and moving. But I agree, if the reader was just kind of reading, it would be pretty boring. At least you didn't have to stand in line for 90 minutes and that poor Tony did it for you.

Love the new towel animal you got. I'd have to take that one home for sure a sit reminds me of my little doggies.

Can't wait to hear about the tornadoes.

But, Pakey, the towel animal was cute!

And Jim Caveziel.....that would have been incredible!


Lynn, loving your report. It's getting me in the disney zone!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Thanks for another update Lynn! We've never been to LeCellier - would love to try it sometime but I agree that it is probably why more hyped up than necessary.

Love the pics of you and hubby!

 

[Glendamax]

Heya! I enjoyed your latest installment! I was very interested in the Processional, becasue I missed it. That night I did the same as you - went to LeCellier, then I was supposed to go the Processional. I was so tired, that I didnt even stay for dessert. So I missed it!

Loved the photo pass pics! I have to remember to order mine! They are about to expire!