Victoria and Albert's closed -Doubly disappointed

[Li Li]

I'm sorry but where did you see something that V&A will be closing? I can't find it anywhere...

 

[Principessa]

I'm sorry but where did you see something that V&A will be closing? I can't find it anywhere...

It's temporary - see first post in this thread:

I have now found that Victoria and Alberts will be closed too through till 22nd July.

 

[Principessa]

It's true, I can not find it listed in the usual location with the other closings.
Anyone have details?

 

[Li Li]

Yeah, I got it was temporary, but can you cite a source?

 

[yitbos96bb]

It is at the Grand Floridian Hotel.. You do not have to be a guest there. It is open for anyone. Here is some more info:

"We offer two locations - 3rd floor outdoor balcony, which overlooks
our courtyard, Seven Seas Lagoon and has limited viewing of the fireworks.
If the weather is poor we will move you to our 5th floor indoor balcony.
This location offers the same view, and since it is indoors you can hear our
orchestra and pianist"

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Intimate Dining
$95 per person plus sales tax & 18% gratuity
plus a Private Server at $75 for up to 2 hours - $25 for each additional hour


I thought this would be good for the two of you. you can wear your dress and it is just the 2 of you...and the butler

here is the contact info:

Her name is Pat & she is great. I have spoken to her as well as emailed her.

Patricia.K.Anderson@disney.com

What kind of items were available for the menu?

 

[Kassidysdad]

I have the most recent info at my office ( Don't want the wife finding it). A few things are different, but this will give you the rough idea. I changed a few things for my DD, she is 7. Pat is great to work with.

Appetizer
Choice of:
Mushroom Ravioli with Cream Sauce
Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa / Sauteed Shrimp with Corn Cake and Brandy Cream
Assorted house-made Pates with Cumberland Sauce, marinated Berries, and English Stilton Cheese

Soup
Choice of:
French Onion Soup / Tomato Florentine Soup / Soup du Jour / Strawberry Soup (cold)

Salad
Choice of:
Strawberry Salad with Field Greens, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cashews, and Strawberry Vinaigrette
or
Chevre and Tomato Salad with Red Pepper-Garbanzo Puree, Lavosh, Mache, and Balsamic Glaze

Entrée
Choice of:
Beef (choice of: Filet, NY Strip, or Rib Eye) with grilled Asparagus, Lemons, and
Truffle scented Mashed Potatoes - Add lobster tail for $25
or
Pork Chop with Brown Rice, roasted Corn, Grape Tomatoes,
Onion Frits, and a stone ground Mustard Sauce
or
Roasted Chicken with braised Leeks, Baby Carrots, roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and Chicken Jus
or
Fennel and Coriander scented seared Tuna with Spinach-Fennel Salad, Kalamata Olives,
and a Red Pepper Garbanzo Puree
or
Seared Salmon with roasted Fingerling Potatoes, steamed Fresh Vegetables, and
Portobello and Potato-Chive Sauce
Dessert
choice of dessert:
New York Cheesecake / Lemon Cheesecake / Key Lime Tart
No Sugar Added Berry Pyramid / Chocolate Mousse Cake
Tiramisù with Lady Fingers and Mascarpone / Orange-Chocolate Fondue with Fruit
Seasonal Berry Gratin with a Champagne-Grand Marnier Sabayon

 

[manning]

After just getting over the fact that the Saratoga Springs gym and spa will be closed for our entire stay, I have now found that Victoria and Alberts will be closed too through till 22nd July. We have been planning our Disney wedding and had planned to have our wedding meal there (just the two of us are making the trip). Seems to be one disappointment after another and it feels like our plans are fated in the worst possible way. There isn't really an alternative to V & A's and had always wanted the occasion to eat there. Our wedding was going to be it. I feel so let down by two big negatives that I'm bordering on scrapping the whole Disney wedding idea as my complete vision of our holiday/wedding day has now been eradicated

But the best thing will be happening...the two of you having diner together as husband and wife.

Plan that special meal for a special occasion...you 50th wedding anniversary. It will be worth the wait. And many more things to talk and laugh about.

 

[SugarPlumFairyUK]

Hi Li Li I called up the restaurant direct to try and make a reservation (I was transfereed by Dis dining as apparently reservations are made direct with V&A, expect it's because V&A is not on the DPlan) and was advised of the closure by the cast member at V&A's ..... it probably hasn't been formally announced. He said they were updating the kitchen so it is temp, but unfortunately when we wanted to go!

 

[SugarPlumFairyUK]

Hi kassidysdad thanks so much for posting that info. I could easly select from those courses - we eat fish but not meat so there's good choice - and I would cheerfully eat my body weight in cheesecake!

Is that the usual menu that is on offer? if so it will suit us perfectly!

I've emailed and awaiting a response - expect the lady is off for the weekend. Just hoping, hoping, hoping that this option is available!!

 

[SugarPlumFairyUK]

But the best thing will be happening...the two of you having diner together as husband and wife.

Plan that special meal for a special occasion...you 50th wedding anniversary. It will be worth the wait. And many more things to talk and laugh about.

That's so sweet, and of course you are right!! Just that it's only one time we'll be getting wed so want it to be nice ....

 

[Kassidysdad]

I sent you a PM SugarPlumFairyUK

 

[Li Li]

Hi Li Li I called up the restaurant direct to try and make a reservation (I was transfereed by Dis dining as apparently reservations are made direct with V&A, expect it's because V&A is not on the DPlan) and was advised of the closure by the cast member at V&A's ..... it probably hasn't been formally announced. He said they were updating the kitchen so it is temp, but unfortunately when we wanted to go!

Oh, ok. Thanks for letting me know. Sorry about that for you and best of luck!

 

[littleolliesmom]

The newly remodeled senses spa is open at GF. Im a therapist there and the couples massage is wonderful. The spa is beautiful. You have that option

 

[SugarPlumFairyUK]

The newly remodeled senses spa is open at GF. Im a therapist there and the couples massage is wonderful. The spa is beautiful. You have that option

Hi littleolliesmom - yes they said that as the Saratoga Spa and gym facility is closed we could use those at the GF. It is just so much more convenient to have them close by though. Apparently they are providing additional transport to ferry guests wanting to use the gym. However, it means that a 30 minute workout will probably use up 90 to 120 mins taking into consideration the return journey and any wait time. This for me is a waste of valuable Disney time!

 

[brucerob62]

me and my wife had olive garden on honeymoon night...great food...didnt have dessert until later...and alot cheaper..her choice not mine,,its the company not the atmosphere that counts. Good luck in whatever you choose.

 

[mattsdragon]

Our wedding dinner was at Bistro de Paris in EPCOT. Very romantic.

 

[SugarPlumFairyUK]

me and my wife had olive garden on honeymoon night...great food...didnt have dessert until later...and alot cheaper..her choice not mine,,its the company not the atmosphere that counts. Good luck in whatever you choose.

Thanks brucerob62

 

[SugarPlumFairyUK]

Our wedding dinner was at Bistro de Paris in EPCOT. Very romantic.

Hi mattsdragon I looked at that option but it is no longer bistro de Paris it is Monsieur Paul's and the reviews are not good sadly....

 

[SugarPlumFairyUK]

me and my wife had olive garden on honeymoon night...great food...didnt have dessert until later...and alot cheaper..her choice not mine,,its the company not the atmosphere that counts. Good luck in whatever you choose.

In all the years we've being going to Orlando (and the US generally) we've never tried OG! I understand it's part of the Red Lobster chain? and we love the RL! Not as up market as OG though? We particularly like the one at the Crossroads in Buena Vista

 

[blueiis99]

We had a similar experience a few years back. Several of our venues were unavailable. We spoke with reservations and they made arrangements for alternative special moments. While not our vision, they were truely special. For us it was diner at Bistro de Paris in France and special viewing of illuninations.

If you can swing the money we think nothing is more magical than a boat cruise to watch "Wishes". For an elegant experience The Grand 1 serves full menus or you can rent a pontoon boat and have desert and champagne while watching the fireworks. They even pump the music onto the boat and the view is amazing! These links provide a few details.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/guestblog/2012/01/a_special_cruise_on_the_grand_1.html
http://allears.net/btp/illum.htm

Hope this helps - good luck

I'm glad you posted this.. I was going to suggest to her that she call the reservations line, and tell them her situation, and see if there was something they could do. I'm sure that DSisney will assit in coming up with something that will be special for your special moment.

I wish you and your spouse to be a wonderful life together filled with many happy memories, and blessed times to come!