VWL Lovers & Groupies thread: It all started with a Moose

[Muushka]

HL, Homeschooling is going well!! For continued de-stressing!!

Cheer4 Pixie dust for you. I know you will let us know when you get on the panel. We want you with us in Dec!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . The stress level in our house has come down tremendously. I sure hope it continues. . . . .

We all hope it continues in that direction! Not that you wont need time in the Rockers, just for different reasons!

 

[jimmytammy]

Cheer

Moose Dust blowing your way for the Moms Panel to work in your favor, and we would love to have you join us at one of the Dec. meets!

HL

Glad HS is working well for you folks, remember, if you need someone to talk with or just to bend an ear, we are here for you

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hi Groupies!

I consider myself a very blessed and lucky person but this week I could use some extra "moose dust" from my groupie pals. Every year since the Walt Disney World Moms Panel began I have submitted an application to be one of their online panelists. This year I made it to Round 2 of the selection process. I am so excited!!

This week we find out if we have made it to round 3. While I know that the odds are stacked against me, I sure would love to have the opportunity to work on the 2011 Moms Panel. If you have some "moose dust" to spare, could you send it my way? If I am selected I would get to join some of you for the groupies meet in December. Wouldn't that be cool?!

Thanks!
Jill

Very cool and best of luck Jill!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Anybody else hear or read about a fire at Roaring Fork today?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2583742

 

[jimmytammy]

Anybody else hear or read about a fire at Roaring Fork today?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2583742

Hadnt heard about this, thanks for sharing

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Anybody else hear or read about a fire at Roaring Fork today?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2583742

Glad nobody was injured. I hoped they saved the cupcakes! Only 15 days till our trip and my family knows even when we are not staying at the lodge, dad has to swing by for his cupcake. I hope they are back up and running before we arrive.

 

[ethansmommy]

Only 18 more days until our trip!!!, hope roaring fork is up and running soon.

 

[stopher1]

Don't be discouraged, stopher1! Just keep applying. If I don't make it this year, I figure I'll just keep trying. Who knows.... Maybe one of these years we will both be selected for the same panel. Wouldn't that be cool?!

Thanks, Groupies, for all the moose and pixie dust. Much appreciated!

That's what I told my wife - even if I don't make it this time, there's always next year to try again. That would be cool to be selected with another Groupie!

 

[stopher1]

Update on the homeschooling. We're entering week 3 & so far it's going really well. The stress level in our house has come down tremendously. I sure hope it continues.

Have a great day everyone!

That's awesome new HL! We've homeschooled our kids since my eldest started 1st grade. He graduated from our academy this year though to move to the local high school, but we still have a 6th and 1st grader at home. It's great. We really enjoy it and the flexibility it provides. My son (6th) is with me today at the office, both helping me with some "fun work" that I never seem to have time for (i.e. shredding, destapling stacks of papers, etc), and getting some of his math and science work done too. Plus we got to go to breakfast, and have some nice one on one time all day. Keep up the good work HL! Like JT, I'm happy to help or lend an ear whenever.

 

[eliza61]

Update on the homeschooling. We're entering week 3 & so far it's going really well. The stress level in our house has come down tremendously. I sure hope it continues.

Have a great day everyone!

Definitely good news!!

Anybody else hear or read about a fire at Roaring Fork today?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2583742

Ouch!

Only 18 more days until our trip!!!, hope roaring fork is up and running soon.

Lucky Moose


So, I'm not a huge fan of the food at the world lately. don't know if it's the fault of the DDP (as many believe) or not but doesn't matter. lately we've been going off site more and more.

Where are some of you guys favorite restaurants? Places that you've had good luck getting great meals time after time. Has any one done the French restaurant in Epcot?

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Definitely good news!!


Ouch!

Lucky Moose


So, I'm not a huge fan of the food at the world lately. don't know if it's the fault of the DDP (as many believe) or not but doesn't matter. lately we've been going off site more and more.

Where are some of you guys favorite restaurants? Places that you've had good luck getting great meals time after time. Has any one done the French restaurant in Epcot?

My favorite meal has to be at Shula's Steakhouse at the Dolphin. The Porterhouse never disappoints. It is pricey but the one meal I have to have when we are visiting the World. Teppan Edo is another favorite. We will be trying LeCellier on our upcoming trip just to see what the buzz is all about.

 

[Granny]

So, I'm not a huge fan of the food at the world lately. don't know if it's the fault of the DDP (as many believe) or not but doesn't matter. lately we've been going off site more and more.

Where are some of you guys favorite restaurants? Places that you've had good luck getting great meals time after time. Has any one done the French restaurant in Epcot?

We haven't been disappointed by Artist Point yet, though some tell us that it used to be better. We have consistently gotten good food at the Brown Derby at HS too.

I'm one of the people who think DDP is killing the on-site dining. When we have our car, we definitely eat off-site a few times each trip.

We are trying the French restaurant at EPCOT (Chefs de France) for the first time as a Candlelight Processional dinner. We aren't big French cuisine fans but I think they have some "normal" food on the menu as well. We'll know more about that restaurant in about 5 weeks!

 

[horselover]

That's awesome new HL! We've homeschooled our kids since my eldest started 1st grade. He graduated from our academy this year though to move to the local high school, but we still have a 6th and 1st grader at home. It's great. We really enjoy it and the flexibility it provides. My son (6th) is with me today at the office, both helping me with some "fun work" that I never seem to have time for (i.e. shredding, destapling stacks of papers, etc), and getting some of his math and science work done too. Plus we got to go to breakfast, and have some nice one on one time all day. Keep up the good work HL! Like JT, I'm happy to help or lend an ear whenever.

Another homeschooler! Thanks for the kind offer. If I need help I'm sure my cries will carry over the internet!

So, I'm not a huge fan of the food at the world lately. don't know if it's the fault of the DDP (as many believe) or not but doesn't matter. lately we've been going off site more and more.

Where are some of you guys favorite restaurants? Places that you've had good luck getting great meals time after time. Has any one done the French restaurant in Epcot?

I'm starting to think it's the DDP too. Just saw they're making changes to the Jiko menu. I've eaten here 3x. First time was excellent, 2nd good, last time in Aug. average. Not high on my list anymore especially considering the prices.

Our favorite WDW restaurant is Kona Cafe. We've never done lunch here, but we have at least 1 breakfast & dinner here every trip. The food is always excellent. Once we had slow service, but other than that no complaints.

 

[Nicoal13]

I really need to get on the ball and call MS to schedule our May trip. We're planning on May 7-14th.

Favorite restaurants:

We love Raglan Road, the smoke fish appetizer for two is amazing.

Always been happy with Le Cellier, Biergarten, Artist Point, and Boma. Although I had not eaten at many of them before the DDP has taken over so I can't do a comparison in that way.

 

[wildernessDad]

We were pleasently surprised by the Crystal Palace last December. The food seemed to be much improved overall at WDW. We'll see if it takes a backward turn this December.

We had a bad experience at the Brown Derby. The food was bad and the waitress spilled a beer all over my son - and he doesn't drink! Other times, it has been good. I'm not sure it's all it's cracked up to be given the cost.

T-Rex Cafe was surprisingly good as well. The ribs were worth going back for. Not quite as good as the ribs at House of Blues, however.

Of course, my wife LOVES Wolfgang Puck's Upstairs restaurant. Better bring an extra arm and leg for payment, though.

We also loved Narcoossees. And who can fault that view? The bar there is great as well.

 

[jimmytammy]

We are trying Chefs De France upcoming trip. Friends said it is their hands down fav, and he is just a good ol boy from the sticks like me, so it must have been good to impress him. Last trip he was upset with his DW since she didnt include Chefs on their agenda!

Another vote for Kona, Ohana is good as well, but can be hit or miss. I think going early in the evening is key to meal being better there

Also like Biergarten, but like it as much because it is consistent.

 

[jimmytammy]

Saw this earlier today on a local church sign

Dont work for a living...work for a good life

Means a lot to me

 

[Muushka]

Saw this earlier today on a local church sign

Dont work for a living...work for a good life

Means a lot to me

Good words Jimmy

As far as dining at WDW, honestly none of the restaurants are what I would call my favorite. However, breakfast at WCC is pretty good. And the macadamia nut chicken at Wolfgang Puck is really my favorite. Thank goodness I don't mind cooking or driving off site to eat!

 

[cheer4bison]

Hi There Groupies!

I am in awe of the power of moose dust! I found out at 11:28 this morning that I have made it through to the third and final round of the 2011 Moms Panel Selection Process. When I read the email I think I stopped breathing for a full ten seconds. I just can't tell you how honored I am to be under consideration. I know I couldn't have done it without your support and kind words. I can't thank you enough.

Moving forward, I will need to survive a phone interview the week of November 1st and then we will hear the results on November 10th. I will have to manage my expectations because, as my astute DS10 told me on the way home from school today, there's going to be some stiff competition among the remaining applicants. I read about an applicant from previous years who made it to round three twice and still wasn't selected. Yikes! Nonetheless, I will try to remain upbeat and just do my best.

I will keep you informed of my progress...