Marla Hellwig
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Two Gals from Ohio Take on the World
This is a repost of Kara's and my trip last summer from the old boards by request!
THE CAST:
Marla - mom age 43, 3rd trip & DL numerous times
Kara - daughter age 9, 2nd trip & DL twice
DAY 1, PART 2, Dinner at Chef Mickey's and the Magic Kingdom:
We had a Surprise PS at 6:15 p.m. at Chef Mickeys. We checked in at 5:45. We got our names in and our pictures taken within 5 minutes. Donald and Goofy were in the lobby area for pictures and autographs. We actually had to wait to be seated though, but according to my notes, we were seated at 6:16 so technically we only had to wait 1 minute past our PS time.
CHEF MICKEYS DINNER BUFFET Sunday, July 16, 2000:
Buffet Price 19.95 for Adults, 8.95 for Children 3 - 11
Premium Salad Bar and Soup Du Jour. The soup was Ham, Potato & Scallion. It was good, kinda like a thick, creamy white french onion soup.
On the Carving Board: Oven Roasted Prime Rib - YUMMY!, and Bone - In Ham - we both skipped the ham.
Chefs Buffet Specials of the Day: Mesquite Beef Tips with Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace - the beef was good but Kara didnt like the glaze.
Spicy Honey Roasted Chicken - good but spicy, Kara didnt like the spicy part.
Baked Chefs Catch with Caramelized Onion-Thyme Butter - we both skipped.
Chicken & Serpentine Pasta Alfredo - good.
Wonderful Accompaniments: Parmesan Mashed Potatoes - goes great with the Prime Rib!!!
Texas Ranch Style Baked Beans - these were good but spicy.
Green Beans Provencal - good.
Garden Vegetable Medley - nothing sticks out in my mind but there was some corn in it.
Mandarin Orange Glazed Baby Carrots - these were good and neither of us like cooked carrots.
Childrens Favorites: Chef Mickeys Macaroni & Cheese
Goofys Cheese Pizza
Minnies Mini Hot Dogs
Chip & Dales Tender Chicken - chicken strips
Kara ate pizza, couple of hot dogs and 3 chicken strips (I think). She wasnt impressed with the macaroni & cheese - if it isnt Kraft forget it!
The desserts were great - be sure to save room for some. Sundaes, cookies, cupcakes you can decorate, soft serve ice cream with different toppings for the kids. The chocolate desserts were yummy! Silk pie type and other chocolate items. The ice tea was really good and our waiter brought me a whole carafe of it. I ended up pouring the rest of the tea into my water bottle for later. Kara started out with Sprite and then had milk with dessert. Waiter also filled her water bottle with ice water for her.
The characters present were: Mickey, Minnie, Chip, and Dale who came to our table at least 3 times each. Participated in 2 napkin twirling. Bought the whole picture package - very few times that we are in a picture together. The picture was good too, my hair looked normal (not frizzy from the humidity) and my nose wasnt sunburned yet!
Dale kissed me once and Kara 6 times while we were there. Chip played with Karas braids and gave me some "hair". Kara got big hugs from Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale. At some point Kara had to go to the restroom, I let her go alone. I was just sitting there enjoying my 2nd helping of prime rib and parmesan potatoes when I looked up and saw Chip or Dale practically nose to nose with me. He looked at the empty seat, looked at me and then scratched his head. I told him she would be right back and he got up bouncing. I thought Tigger was the only one who bounced!
After an enjoyable dinner and time we zipped, well we actually waddled back up to our room to change back into our shoes and brushing of the teeth, and back down to the 4th floor to catch the monorail to the Magic Kingdom. Got to ride up front with the driver.
We walked into the MK at about 8:00 p.m. and headed directly to Adventureland. The crowds were very light in Adventureland. We walked right on the Swiss Family Treehouse and was able to take our time looking at every room. Not too long ago, Kara watched the movie so this attraction made a lot more sense to her. Tiki Room was another walk on - we had just missed the pre show but hopefully we will catch it later. Waited about 2 minutes in the room. Only about 30 people in the whole room. Cute show, we both were singing the Tiki Bird song!
Had about a 5 minute wait for the Jungle Cruise. Kara asked if she could drive the boat and her and our captain bantered back and forth the whole cruise. We walked right on to the Pirates of the Caribbean 3 times.
Saw little bits and pieces of the 9 p.m. Main Street Electrical Parade (MSEP) but never fear will see it again (and again). Was able to catch a glimpse of Tinkerbell flying and watched the fireworks right around the Crystal Palace. We left the park immediately after the fireworks due to wanting to be up bright and early for EE at the MK in the a.m.
Back in room via a quick trip on the monorail and Kara had a bath and was in bed and asleep by 11 p.m. While Kara was in the tub, I made our wake up call for 6 a.m., and set the alarm clock that I brought for 6:05. I never seem to have any luck with the alarm clocks or radios in any place I have stayed, so I just bring my own little clock. I unpacked some, took a shower and was in bed by 12 watching Zorro and the Hardy Boys.
Boy the bed sure felt good. The air conditioner was also working well as the room was cool and comfy. It was very warm and muggy outside for it being 10 p.m. I know I made it through Zorro, but dont remember seeing much of the Hardy Boys.
Stayed tuned for day 2.
The Plan for the day was to arrive hopefully at the CR by 10:30 and shop until we dropped at the Beltz Outlest. Don't plan on going into a park today. PS at Chef Mickey's to help start off our vacation in the right mood.
We arrived at the CR at 11:30 and did get to an outlet, just not Beltz. We were glad we did do Adventureland due to the lack of crowds. Boy, the heat and humidity is going to take some getting to though. Dinner was good and was glad I had made the choice to start our vacation at Chef Mickeys.
This is a repost of Kara's and my trip last summer from the old boards by request!
THE CAST:
Marla - mom age 43, 3rd trip & DL numerous times
Kara - daughter age 9, 2nd trip & DL twice
DAY 1, PART 2, Dinner at Chef Mickey's and the Magic Kingdom:
We had a Surprise PS at 6:15 p.m. at Chef Mickeys. We checked in at 5:45. We got our names in and our pictures taken within 5 minutes. Donald and Goofy were in the lobby area for pictures and autographs. We actually had to wait to be seated though, but according to my notes, we were seated at 6:16 so technically we only had to wait 1 minute past our PS time.
CHEF MICKEYS DINNER BUFFET Sunday, July 16, 2000:
Buffet Price 19.95 for Adults, 8.95 for Children 3 - 11
Premium Salad Bar and Soup Du Jour. The soup was Ham, Potato & Scallion. It was good, kinda like a thick, creamy white french onion soup.
On the Carving Board: Oven Roasted Prime Rib - YUMMY!, and Bone - In Ham - we both skipped the ham.
Chefs Buffet Specials of the Day: Mesquite Beef Tips with Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace - the beef was good but Kara didnt like the glaze.
Spicy Honey Roasted Chicken - good but spicy, Kara didnt like the spicy part.
Baked Chefs Catch with Caramelized Onion-Thyme Butter - we both skipped.
Chicken & Serpentine Pasta Alfredo - good.
Wonderful Accompaniments: Parmesan Mashed Potatoes - goes great with the Prime Rib!!!
Texas Ranch Style Baked Beans - these were good but spicy.
Green Beans Provencal - good.
Garden Vegetable Medley - nothing sticks out in my mind but there was some corn in it.
Mandarin Orange Glazed Baby Carrots - these were good and neither of us like cooked carrots.
Childrens Favorites: Chef Mickeys Macaroni & Cheese
Goofys Cheese Pizza
Minnies Mini Hot Dogs
Chip & Dales Tender Chicken - chicken strips
Kara ate pizza, couple of hot dogs and 3 chicken strips (I think). She wasnt impressed with the macaroni & cheese - if it isnt Kraft forget it!
The desserts were great - be sure to save room for some. Sundaes, cookies, cupcakes you can decorate, soft serve ice cream with different toppings for the kids. The chocolate desserts were yummy! Silk pie type and other chocolate items. The ice tea was really good and our waiter brought me a whole carafe of it. I ended up pouring the rest of the tea into my water bottle for later. Kara started out with Sprite and then had milk with dessert. Waiter also filled her water bottle with ice water for her.
The characters present were: Mickey, Minnie, Chip, and Dale who came to our table at least 3 times each. Participated in 2 napkin twirling. Bought the whole picture package - very few times that we are in a picture together. The picture was good too, my hair looked normal (not frizzy from the humidity) and my nose wasnt sunburned yet!
Dale kissed me once and Kara 6 times while we were there. Chip played with Karas braids and gave me some "hair". Kara got big hugs from Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale. At some point Kara had to go to the restroom, I let her go alone. I was just sitting there enjoying my 2nd helping of prime rib and parmesan potatoes when I looked up and saw Chip or Dale practically nose to nose with me. He looked at the empty seat, looked at me and then scratched his head. I told him she would be right back and he got up bouncing. I thought Tigger was the only one who bounced!
After an enjoyable dinner and time we zipped, well we actually waddled back up to our room to change back into our shoes and brushing of the teeth, and back down to the 4th floor to catch the monorail to the Magic Kingdom. Got to ride up front with the driver.
We walked into the MK at about 8:00 p.m. and headed directly to Adventureland. The crowds were very light in Adventureland. We walked right on the Swiss Family Treehouse and was able to take our time looking at every room. Not too long ago, Kara watched the movie so this attraction made a lot more sense to her. Tiki Room was another walk on - we had just missed the pre show but hopefully we will catch it later. Waited about 2 minutes in the room. Only about 30 people in the whole room. Cute show, we both were singing the Tiki Bird song!
Had about a 5 minute wait for the Jungle Cruise. Kara asked if she could drive the boat and her and our captain bantered back and forth the whole cruise. We walked right on to the Pirates of the Caribbean 3 times.
Saw little bits and pieces of the 9 p.m. Main Street Electrical Parade (MSEP) but never fear will see it again (and again). Was able to catch a glimpse of Tinkerbell flying and watched the fireworks right around the Crystal Palace. We left the park immediately after the fireworks due to wanting to be up bright and early for EE at the MK in the a.m.
Back in room via a quick trip on the monorail and Kara had a bath and was in bed and asleep by 11 p.m. While Kara was in the tub, I made our wake up call for 6 a.m., and set the alarm clock that I brought for 6:05. I never seem to have any luck with the alarm clocks or radios in any place I have stayed, so I just bring my own little clock. I unpacked some, took a shower and was in bed by 12 watching Zorro and the Hardy Boys.
Boy the bed sure felt good. The air conditioner was also working well as the room was cool and comfy. It was very warm and muggy outside for it being 10 p.m. I know I made it through Zorro, but dont remember seeing much of the Hardy Boys.
Stayed tuned for day 2.
The Plan for the day was to arrive hopefully at the CR by 10:30 and shop until we dropped at the Beltz Outlest. Don't plan on going into a park today. PS at Chef Mickey's to help start off our vacation in the right mood.
We arrived at the CR at 11:30 and did get to an outlet, just not Beltz. We were glad we did do Adventureland due to the lack of crowds. Boy, the heat and humidity is going to take some getting to though. Dinner was good and was glad I had made the choice to start our vacation at Chef Mickeys.
