VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.5) updated 2 February 2025

[sleepydog25]

Whats your favorite place to eat at Disney Springs?
The Boathouse by a nose over Morimoto Asia. Consistently good food and service at both, but on our last trip in March, we ate on the deck and had a great meal at Boathouse, so it wins for now. My question follows:

What is your favorite meal at Disney Springs?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I just wanted to share with my Groupie friends that Mrs. Granny & I have our first grandchild...a boy born to my daughter early this morning! Mom & baby are in good health...praise God!

Congratulations!!!!!!

 

[Granny]

Congratulations! I see many, many years of sharing the mouse magic with the little one(s) ahead.
Do they have a name picked out yet?

Cindy....thank you! The baby's name is Ian.

Do YOU have a name picked out yet? Nana & Papa? Gram & Gramps? Humphrey & Minnie?

Gee, I thought I'd go with Granny.

Congratulations!!!!!!

I appreciate it!

 

[twokats]

Granny & Mrs. Granny, congratulations!

As far as Jimmy's questions goes, the only thing we do at Disney Springs is Starbucks. So no eating!

 

[twinklebug]

Cindy....thank you! The baby's name is Ian.

Gee, I thought I'd go with Granny.

That's a great name, suiting a baby, child and adult.
... and of course you'll be Granny, hehe, how in the world did I miss that one?
Will Mrs. Granny also be Grannie?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Whats your favorite place to eat at Disney Springs?
The Boathouse by a nose over Morimoto Asia. Consistently good food and service at both, but on our last trip in March, we ate on the deck and had a great meal at Boathouse, so it wins for now. My question follows:

What is your favorite meal at Disney Springs?

I'd like to know that too. We usually don't go there but we are considering going there the day we get in for this next trip.

 

[Suzabella]

So while we're on the subject....

Our favorite DS restaurant is Ragland Road. It's as close to Scotland as we can get at WDW.

We typically eat in our room or at the resort but this time may venture more into eating out more. We're not really into ADRs where we have to schedule around meals, preferring to spend time on rides or exploring.

What are your recommendations for dinner at any resort (Besides Geyser Point) and Magic Kingdom?

 

[Suzabella]

Granny, congrats on the new Grandbaby!!

We had our 1st the weekend the shut down started. Hardest part of all this Covid business was not getting to hold him for weeks.

 

[jimmytammy]

Awesome Granny!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Cindy....thank you! The baby's name is Ian.




Gee, I thought I'd go with Granny.

Congratulations Granny and Mrs. Granny!
I have a nephew named Ian.

Also I had an Aunt Al and and Uncle Babe so Granny seems just right.

 

[sleepydog25]

I'd like to know that too. We usually don't go there but we are considering going there the day we get in for this next trip.

To answer my own question, I have two favorites. #1: Buri bop at Morimoto. My favorite dish at any Disney-owned or operated at Disney restaurant. Steaming hot stone bowl of fragrant rice with herbs and spices. There is yellow fin tuna on the side which the server then places on the sides of your hot bowl to cook it. While it cooks, the server adds a raw egg to the steaming rice and mixes it to create a rich and aromatic delight. You add the tuna as you wish--the longer it sits the more it cooks, but we like our tuna rare. Pair with a light, dry white such as Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or an aromatic Torrontes from Argentina. #2: Beef carpaccio at The Boathouse. Razor-thin beef served with piquant capers, peppery arugula, EVOO, shaved Parmagiano, and crispy baguettes slices. I like to drink a Brut or Blanc de Blanc with this dish.

So while we're on the subject....
What are your recommendations for dinner at any resort (Besides Geyser Point) and Magic Kingdom?

Any restaurant at AKL. Sanaa is marvelous, especially the bread service: 9 sauces (mild to spicy) and 5 naan breads. Boma has a very good breakfast buffet with a few unique items. And Jiko is the best adult-oriented, upscale restaurant not named Victoria & Albert's.

 

[bluecastle]

I just wanted to share with my Groupie friends that Mrs. Granny & I have our first grandchild...a boy born to my daughter early this morning! Mom & baby are in good health...praise God!

Congratulations!! That means our grandchildren will have the same birthday. (our little princess is a year old today!)

I'm not sure what to do about the question game. I think sleepydog answered the last question. I don't have a favorite all-time meal at WDW, but in January my hands down favorite meal was at Tiffins. The North-African spiced tofu dinner entree was delicious and the lobster mac n cheese add-on was the richest of any of the other ones I had. (it's definitely a favorite of mine and so many restaurants seem to have it now). The Lion King dessert was also yummy: caramel mousse, chocolate brownie, and strawberry mango sauce.

What is your favorite place in MK to get away from the crowds?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

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What is your favorite place in MK to get away from the crowds?

Good question. I actually think my favorite place to get away from the crowds would be on the People Mover. It's such a good ride to go on when you need some space and it is just so relaxing. We really don't have a favorite place in the MK to just sit to avoid people.

Ok so my question is who is your favorite character to see in the parks? For me it's either Aladdin or Mary Poppins.

 

[DVC Jen]

What is your favorite meal at Disney Springs?

Fish and Chips at Ragland Road

Next Question - Do you have any special traditions you do on your first day at WDW? If so... what?

 

[jimmytammy]

Ok so my question is who is your favorite character to see in the parks? For me it's either Aladdin or Mary Poppins.

Goofy, for sure!

Next Question - Do you have any special traditions you do on your first day at WDW?

We used. to always eat at Ohana our 1st night. It screamed WDW for us without wearing ourselves out in a park. Now, dont really have a set thing to do, but if driving, may head to Publix. Exciting stuff!!

Next one: Whats your favorite attraction at AK?

 

[twokats]

Goofy, for sure!


We used. to always eat at Ohana our 1st night. It screamed WDW for us without wearing ourselves out in a park. Now, dont really have a set thing to do, but if driving, may head to Publix. Exciting stuff!!

Next one: Whats your favorite attraction at AK?

Kati's favorite character is Tigger. I love to see Mickey Mouse even though I have other favorite characters.

Our special tradition is heading over to MK once we get on property and get our first look of the vacation of the Castle and realize that we are actually home.

Our favorite attraction at AK is the Safari. I love to see how many animals might be out and about. That is the one attraction we will do multiple times on our trip, since it changes with the animal sightings!

Next question: What is your must do at EPCOT?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Kati's favorite character is Tigger. I love to see Mickey Mouse even though I have other favorite characters.

Our special tradition is heading over to MK once we get on property and get our first look of the vacation of the Castle and realize that we are actually home.

Our favorite attraction at AK is the Safari. I love to see how many animals might be out and about. That is the one attraction we will do multiple times on our trip, since it changes with the animal sightings!

Next question: What is your must do at EPCOT?

Oh I just can't wait to see my first look at the castle in January. I already warned my daughter that I will bawl. LOL
Great question Kathy! We have more than one must do at Epcot. We always have to eat at San Angel, shop at Mitsukoshi, get a crepe in the stand in front of France, see the Voices of Liberty and say Thanks Phoenicians in Spaceship Earth.

Next question: Is there a ride that you have never been on at any of the parks and why?

 

[Suzabella]

Teacups. yup. Never. So many other rides make me nauseous and I'm absolutely certain that one would too.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Teacups. yup. Never. So many other rides make me nauseous and I'm absolutely certain that one would too.

Yeah I can't ride it either. I think I rode it once way back in like 79 and then never again. LOL

 

[Granny]

Next question: Is there a ride that you have never been on at any of the parks and why?

Teacups. yup. Never. So many other rides make me nauseous and I'm absolutely certain that one would too.

Yeah I can't ride it either. I think I rode it once way back in like 79 and then never again. LOL

I would include that we've never ridden Astro Orbiter for the same reasons.