Twitter me this, Twitter me that...MY dining reviews won't make YOU fat! (new 9/5)

[medicgirl911]

Now me on the other hand..I may get fat..well fatter..on our trip to the World!!! But it will ALL be worth it, right?!?!

Oh wait...who am I??? Long time lurker, occasional poster!!
Hi, I am Tiffany, please~ you can call me Tif! I am an 34 year old ER nurse from rural Illinois! And by rural, I mean my town has 2500 people and only one stoplight. Seriously. So yeah, a lot of the food at Disney seems pretty exotic to me, and definetly better than you can get in this area!
I love me some dining reviews, drooling over food pics, *and really I do mean drooling* and wishing I could spend more time at WDW!! I love watching Top Chef and the Food Network, but honestly...I am a very timid eater! Keep the mushrooms away from me! And as for anything that comes from the water...you fishies and shellfish...you stay away too!! It's a good thing my hubby is a pretty adventerous eater! As is my daughter! You all would be oh so bored with me.

And who are those other people I mentioned?
DH..hubby..Tim...that guy... married him 12 years ago.. He is more of an adventerous eater than I am thats for sure...pretty much anything that ends up on his plate he will enjoy! And usually a second helping He works for the governemnt...nope...not a secret spy or high ranking official.... He is a pipefitter at this government arsenal where they build stuff for the Army. I honestly have no idea what he does all day, but he says he works hard and there is a paycheck that comes every other week. So I am good with that. LOL! But really, guys start talking tools and stuff and I just tune out. Its like chinese to me honestly. He also has a DJ business with a friend on the side. Not quite a Disney lover AT ALL! But he loves me and he loves our DD so he puts up with it. He says that when we go and he hears our daughter get so excited and say "Look Daddy, it's Mickey!!!!" that its all worth it. So, yep, he's a keeper

Onto the girl...Mackenzie..Kenzie...Kenz...wanna-be Hannah Montana and Marry A Jonas Brother.... typical 9 year old We upgraded her to adult dining plan for the trip because she is at such an in-between stage. At some places I think she would prefer a kids meal and at others probably an adult meal. I figured this way, it would be less stressful and she can just have whatever she wants....kinda like at home...LOL, she has her daddy right where she wants him. Anyway, I know I wouldnt want to eat kids meals for the entire trip. *shudder* I think Disney needs to come up with a junior meal plan. I do feel bad about how much food she might be wasting.

Anyway, we are leaving in 4 short days! This will be our 4th trip and we were some of the fortunate people to score an upgrade to Saratoga Springs when we had orignally booked at POP!
Concentrate now and share your pixie dust with me folks as this just may help convince my hubby to go with DVC!!!

I have so much more to tell you about ....mainly where we will be eating......but I have to go for now...its time for some mexican food and MARGARITAS with a dear friend!
(and no not here in Hicksville..we are going to "town" about 20 minutes away LOL!)

 

[TigerKat]

Looking forward to your reviews! We're staying at SSR for the first time in October, can't wait to hear what you think of it!

 

[leeann32]

I can't wait to read your report! Congrats on your upgrade to SSR!

 

[letthewookiewin]

I can't wait to read your report when you get back. Congrats on the upgrade. If you have time, try and get your DH on the DVC tour. We went on our last one. My DH left it wanting to buy into it, and he isn't a big Disney guy.

 

[DLo]

Looking forward to your reviews. Can tell they are going to be fun from your intro. Hope you have a magical trip!

 

[Sandy321]

hmmm Hicksville in IL - must not be in the Northern suburbs!! *wink

Also from IL - and with 2 sons that went to Univ of IL - this is 1 BIG state - but no where nears hicksville *wink!! (ok I admit raised in Hoosier land!)

cant wait to hear/read your reports!!

 

[livinlife25]

Another rural Illinoiser subbing!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Count me in! So....where ya eating?

 

[lynn46356]

Greetings Neighbor (sort of)! I'm from rural Indiana. Everywhere I look I see corn, beans or a gravel road. Can't wait for the reviews. I'm hungry NOW!!!! Have a great trip.

 

[bluejasmine]

4 days? Im so jealous! We stayed at SSR last Sept for our honeymoon,beautiful resort! We have 25 more days to go!

 

[medicgirl911]

Looking forward to your reviews! We're staying at SSR for the first time in October, can't wait to hear what you think of it!

I am so excited to stay there!! It looks gorgeous, I will let you know about it!

I can't wait to read your report! Congrats on your upgrade to SSR!

Thanks! I am looking forward to talking about it I am feeling quite pixie-dusted about the upgrade!

I can't wait to read your report when you get back. Congrats on the upgrade. If you have time, try and get your DH on the DVC tour. We went on our last one. My DH left it wanting to buy into it, and he isn't a big Disney guy.

..ahhhh That would be a big pixie dust thing to get my hubby to consider DVC!! He prefers camping, and I promised NEXT YEAR we would buy a camper...maybe I need to take him over to Fort Wilderness

Looking forward to your reviews. Can tell they are going to be fun from your intro. Hope you have a magical trip!

Thanks so much! I hope it is fun, I dont want to be a bore!!

hmmm Hicksville in IL - must not be in the Northern suburbs!! *wink

Also from IL - and with 2 sons that went to Univ of IL - this is 1 BIG state - but no where nears hicksville *wink!! (ok I admit raised in Hoosier land!)

cant wait to hear/read your reports!!

Well my brother is now a Hoosier, nothing wrong with pulling up roots and transplanting lol!

Another rural Illinoiser subbing!

Hey I remember you...you aren't far from me at all!!!!

Count me in! So....where ya eating?

Upating shortly!!! I love your reviews Nicki! Thanks for stopping by!

Greetings Neighbor (sort of)! I'm from rural Indiana. Everywhere I look I see corn, beans or a gravel road. Can't wait for the reviews. I'm hungry NOW!!!! Have a great trip.

LOL Funny, I have the same view! I am starving myself...may have to grab a bowl of Special K while I am writing!

4 days? Im so jealous! We stayed at SSR last Sept for our honeymoon,beautiful resort! We have 25 more days to go!

I feel truly blessed to get such a great upgrade! I can't wait to see it, it looks incredible! Where are you staying on your upcoming trip?

 

[medicgirl911]

I forgot to say about my title!! I am going to be updating throughout my trip on Twitter! See the link in my siggie!! I am currently following several other families who are on vacation @ the World right now, and it is so much fun! Yeah, I am a little obsessive, so I have the updates sent to my crackberry. I have quite enjoyed getting some Disney Tweets while I am working or shopping or whatever! Like this morning I woke up to seeing that the fast pass line (at rope drop) for Toy Story Mania stretched clear to the Little Mermaid......SAY WHAT?!?!? Thats craziness!!! Anyway, so if you want to, follow along!! It's fun!

Ok if you haven't noticed by now, I am easily distracted and tend to write just how I am thinking! I am a talker!!!

So where are we eating???
Nowhere incredibly exciting like Artist Point or the Chefs Table at Victoria and Alberts or anything remotely high class like that! **but a girl can continue to dream!** Basically just some great Disney food at some great Disney favorites!!! There has to be some reviews for us timid people too!! Don't Judge Me

Ok Folks here we go!
Wed. August 26th
Teppan Edo
Ok there is a hibachi restaraunt about an hour away, but we have never been there! I am actually excited to try this one, I think it will be a fun, interactive experience and hoping its not an issue for them to keep the mushrooms away from me. Preferrably the zuchinni too, but I wont press my luck and just pick it out lol! My DD has seen the pics of this and she is really excited to eat here as well. **yes I am training her young, she enjoys drooling over the food pics with me**

Thurs Aug 27th
Crystal Palace
There is a big long story about this one, that I will post about later tonight. Been there once, it was fun, food was ok, but not my choice to rush back to.

Fri Aug 28th
Ohana
I know it gets a lot of mixed reviews, but we LOVE the place. It is the only place my hubby requested specifically to eat at. Kenz wanted to eat there twice The bread pudding is so sinfully good. And hello....its at the Poly!

Sat Aug 29th
50's Prime time Cafe
Haven't ate there before....I am thinking the Pot Roast looks to die for! I am however concerned that they dont always seem to seat very promptly. I hear about people having to wait a long time past there ADR for a table. We have tried Hollywood and Vine before and had to wait 1 hour past our ADR for a table. It was miserable with horrible service and blech food. I dont have a lot of faith in the DHS restaruants, so I am kind of nervous about this!

Sun 8/30
Le Cellier
Yes, I fall into that overhyped category! We had a girls trip in Oct of 2007 and ate there and I fell in love with the famous Cheddar Ale soup. Even tried making it at home once, but it was not nearly as good! I think my hubby will like it!

Mon 8/31
Rain Forest Cafe (@ DTD)
What can I say, its strictly for my daughter. She really wanted to do T-rex, but I couldnt get a ressie.

Tues 9/1
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Again, all about the hubby and daughter on this one. We ate there in June 07 and my daughter fell in love with all the antics. We were with a group of 9 then, and I worry since it will just be the 3 of us, she may not have the same experience. DH...well you know he just fell in love with the unlimited skillet. I remember the food being so-so but falling in love with the Wilderness Lodge. So it gives me a reason to go back and enjoy its majestic beauty!

Wed 9/2
Chef Mickeys
Booked a late breakfast for today. Our departure day. This was a big request from my daughter. She has loved the Contemporary ever since her first monorail ride. When she found out there was a restaraunt inside that had Mickey and the gang, she has wanted to eat there. Hadn't worked out on previous trips, so she is very excited for this time. It gets such wavering reviews, I was a bit nervous about it, but breakfast seems to get the best reviews.

As I write this, I am thinking that I need an adults only trip, so I can really live up some Disney dining!
Ok later tonight I will tell you all about the MK/Crystal Palace saga and try to post some pics of us, so you know who the heck this crazy lady and her family is! I got to do some packing!!!!!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Hey, I live in a town of about 2,500. Where is OUR stoplight? I grew up in a town even smaller. The last person to go to sleep had to turn off the stoplight.

Le Cellier huh? Were YOU the one who kept Hitler from getting his ADR?

Looking forward to your reports. Especially if you do not rave about how good an $8 hotdog is. Hot dogs can be good for a whole bunch less. Of course the scenery and the company might not be nearly as good.

Slightly Goofy

 

[Sandy321]

I forgot to say about my title!! I am going to be updating throughout my trip on Twitter! I'm so going to have to update and follow you!

Ok if you haven't noticed by now, I am easily distracted and tend to write just how I am thinking! I am a talker!!! Hey, I resemble this remark!!

Don't Judge Me no judgements here!

Wed. August 26th
Teppan Edo
Ok there is a hibachi restaraunt about an hour away, hmmm, my hometown has THE best hibachi place -ever - they now let you buy their teryiaki sauce to go - and I now make my own chicken fried rice!!

Thurs Aug 27th
Crystal Palace
There is a big long story about this one, that I will post about later tonight. Been there once, it was fun, food was ok, but not my choice to rush back to.
cant wait for the story!
Fri Aug 28th
Ohana
I know it gets a lot of mixed reviews, but we LOVE the place. It is the only place my hubby requested specifically to eat at. Kenz wanted to eat there twice The bread pudding is so sinfully good. And hello....its at the Poly! I so totally agree!! If only ...

Sat Aug 29th
50's Prime time Cafeyou are brave!


Sun 8/30
Le Cellier
Yes, I fall into that overhyped category! We had a girls trip in Oct of 2007 and ate there and I fell in love with the famous Cheddar Ale soup. Even tried making it at home once, but it was not nearly as good! I think my hubby will like it!
LOL I hate I fall into they hype too!! WAIT, WAIT - an all girls trip?????

As I write this, I am thinking that I need an adults only trip, so I can really live up some Disney dining!
I'm thinking its all Nicki's fault

Ok later tonight I will tell you all about the MK/Crystal Palace saga and try to post some pics of us, so you know who the heck this crazy lady and her family is! I got to do some packing!!!!!

Love the update!! (my comments are in red - obviously!)

 

[medicgirl911]

Hey, I live in a town of about 2,500. Where is OUR stoplight? I grew up in a town even smaller. The last person to go to sleep had to turn off the stoplight. ROFL!! gotta love that small town living!

Le Cellier huh? Were YOU the one who kept Hitler from getting his ADR?
It was me, I confess!!!!
Looking forward to your reports. Especially if you do not rave about how good an $8 hotdog is. Hot dogs can be good for a whole bunch less. Of course the scenery and the company might not be nearly as good.
Trust me, there will be no raves of $8 hotdogs here!! I only eat maybe 2 hot dogs a year, and they have to be cooked on an openfire, like at a bonfire or something!!!

Slightly Goofy

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[medicgirl911]

Love the update!! (my comments are in red - obviously!)

Wow its really hard to reply with a quote, within a quote, or whatever lol!! Ok your replies were cracking me up, glad to have you following along!!!!!!

 

[medicgirl911]

Ok so like I was saying this will be our 4th trip!!! I promised some pics, and I have them, but I will just ramble for a minute!

Our first trip was in May of 2006, shortly after Tim came home from Iraq. He had been injured by an IED explosion while over there, it was a really hard time, and once he was on the mend and released, our family needed a vacation!!! Where else would we go but WDW!! Planned the trip in about 1 1/2months found the Dis and Tour Guide Mike about 3 weeks before we left! It was a good thing I did LOL!!! I would have been one of "them" One of the pics I have...to keep this kind of food related...is some pics of my DD at the Wonderland Tea Party. If you have a kid who is around 5-8, especially of the girl type persuasion, I would highly recommend it...she had sooooo much fun!!! (while she was there, WE enjoyed desserts at the Grand Floridian Cafe! Alone!!! )

I think every meal that we ate on that trip was a character meal! LOL!

2nd trip was June of 2007 with another family we are close friends with. We ate at a variety of different places, multiple character meals again since it was their first trip and figured the buffets would have something that everyone would eat. Here is a pic of Tim and Kenzie at the Sci Fi during that trip!

MMMMMMMM Milk shake!!!!

3rd trip was a girls trip!!! Me and my mom and Kenzie during MNSSHP, Food and Wine and Free Dining!!! Now about this time, I had convinced myself that I was going to do a food review! Only fair since I had drooled over so many reviews and pics myself!!! Here is the one food pic that I took....

before I chickened out and worried people were thinking I was weird for taking pics of my food! Oh and that is Liberty Tree Tavern..yes the characters in costume, right before MNSSHP...thanks Dis and TGM for helping me get that awesome night combo! Can I also say how sad I am that the characters aren't there at dinner anymore!! I know its not terribly fancy food, but seriously....who doesn't love Thanksgiving dinner?!?!? I know I do! LOL!!

And I promised I would post a pic of me...but then lookimg at all my pics...which are so few, because I am always behind the camera...and the ones at WDW I look so retched in...here is a pic of me and Kenz on our trip to the American Girl Store in Chicago a couple months ago!

Ok since Facebook kept interrupting me posting on here...(yes, I said I was obssessive remember) I will have to get back to my story about the Crystal Palace tommorow!!! Which can I say...is my last day to work before we leave!!!!

 

[jeminni]

I'm in. Have a great trip.

Your daughter is adorable.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

medicgirl911, love your name BTW, your daughter is indeed adorable but then so are you.

I enjoy reading those luxury reviews from time to time, along with many others but there is a sore dearth of down to earth, small town, reviews on the DIS IMO. I long ago realized that high priced burgers and dogs are the norm for some areas of this country but for the middle part the idea of spending the same amount that we can feed a family of 4 on for either just boggles the mind. I can eat hot dogs and hamburgers at home, it is not what I crave when I am out and about any old where.

I loved my grown up tea party and think I would have enjoyed the other even more since it included a bevy of little girls.

I am headed out to read to a bevy of my own in a few minutes. Will be back to check on your reviews. I am looking forward to them.

BTW, thanks for bumping Hitler from DW.

Slightly Goofy

 

[milmore104]

I'm in...