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

[DiznyDi]

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...

YEAH! YIPPEE! HOORAY!
CONGRATULATIONS!

More moose dust coming your way!

 

[bobbiwoz]

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...

Wow, and

 

[bobbiwoz]

...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 enjoy Chef de France, Artist Point, Fultons and Cape May's Clambake. We also enjoy the breakfast at Cape May and breakfast at Kona.

I like LeCellier, but the last 2 times, my filet was done too much for my liking. I'm giving them another chance in April!

Oh yes, someone before has mentioned "View." We also like Cali Grill and will go to the top to see the fireworks because we do like to eat on the early side.

Bobbi

 

[Dizny Dad]

Can't help but jump in . . .

DiznyDi & I also think that the food in The World has declined over the years and the free dining has added to the disappointment. ADRs now seem to be the most important thing to grab as close to the 180 day window as possible. So there you sit, ADRs in hand, and your head starts wandering around in the hopes (and expectations) of that elusive signature meal that will turn out to be the one you tell stories about. With that said, maybe most of the disappointment that has been experienced is really of my own making (no wait, I remember the bill; it should have been memorable).

DiznyDi and I have really been active lately in our discussions of where to venture out of The World to consider eating. We have, for the first time, planned the first three days of our Dec. trip purposely without ADRs just to see how the adventure unfolds with only CS meals, then it is back to the old standbys for the balance of the trip - Beirgarten, Boma, Kona Cafe, Fulton's, GF Cafe, Hollywood & Vine (DD's favorite at DHS) and Artist's Point. We have discussed trying Shula's at the Dolphin (or is it the Swan), but have decided to do that in May 2011. We do need a few new venues to keep things fresh.

Good luck to you cheer4bison, how exciting! Moose dust and a touch of the for you!

 

[jimmytammy]

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...

You go, Jill!!!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Cool beans, c4b!

Btw, 40 days until I step into the lodge!

 

[SantaRay]

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. ...

Best of Luck, Jill.

 

[Muushka]

That is great news Jill! Fingers crossed that you are The One!!

Say, for all who are not too thrilled with WDW dining, do you still get the DDP?

 

[Nicoal13]

Good luck Jill! How amazing!

 

[Granny]

Great news, Jill....GOOD LUCK!

Say, for all who are not too thrilled with WDW dining, do you still get the DDP?

No, we get the TIW card for the 20% discount. Even if we liked WDW food a lot and ate all meals there, we'd still go the TIW route. DDP is just way too much food for us to be worthwhile.

 

[Inkmahm]

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.

We just ate at Jiko Monday night. I was disappointed to see the menu changes. The filet mignon now comes with a different wine sauce and potatos that are bland rather than the mac and cheese. It was definitely not as good as the old sauce. The creme brulee isn't pistachio anymore, it is amarula. That was very good though.

Jiko was our favorite restaurant at WDW but now I think it is California Grill. We also love Artist Point, Yachtsmen steakhouse, Cape May buffet, and others.

 

[eliza61]

Saw this earlier today on a local church sign

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

JT, that is so very true. My in laws are from Portugal, when we first started having kids they were estatic that I decided to stay home with them for a while, not because they thought it was best for the kids but because they felt that people here "lived to work". Of course who was I to disagree with my MIL

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.
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go Jill, you're the girl, go Jill, you're the girl. Our first groupie clebrity

That is great news Jill! Fingers crossed that you are The One!!

Say, for all who are not too thrilled with WDW dining, do you still get the DDP?

No, we tried it once time as a money saver back when it included the tips and appertizer but it only saved us a grand total of 17 bucks and we didn't like being forced to make adr's.

 

[horselover]

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...

Wonderful Jill! Even more moose dust coming your way!!!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Good Luck Jill!

Muushka - I agree with Granny. We like the TIW discounts. We did free dining in the past and thought it was too much food and you were spending your days planning around ADR's. That said this new feature allowing splitting up the dining plan for part of DVC stays could be worth it for the first few days of a trip. I wouldn't want to be on the dining plan for an entire length of stay.

 

[Muushka]

Great news, Jill....GOOD LUCK!




No, we get the TIW card for the 20% discount. Even if we liked WDW food a lot and ate all meals there, we'd still go the TIW route. DDP is just way too much food for us to be worthwhile.

Granny, now that it might just be the 2 of you traveling (and this ? is for any 2 adult groups), is TIW still worth the cost?

I agree, the DDP is not worth it.

 

[jimmytammy]

Muushka

We do TIW also. DDP would be way too much food, but TIW allows you to eat what you want, no more no less. Even when Tammy and I split, it still works in our favor.

 

[DiznyDi]

Muush - the TiW card is good for 13 months. We are usually able to get 3 trips out of one card. Typically we stay for 9 days at a time. A plus for us is that the card is also good at SSR's Artist's Palette. It is not good at very many counter service locations. During our 9 day stay we probably have 6 table service meals which would include 1 signature meal - sometimes 2 signatures. And we enjoy a cold beverage on a very hot Florida afternoon. The card is good at resort lounges though not at the pool bars. So yes, we find value in the card. We have not done any dining plan since they eliminated appetizer/tip. We are however doing the counter service plan (3 days) - just to get the mugs for our December trip.

Guess what Groupies? Our Magical Express info came in today's mail!
WD - you should have yours in about 3 days!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Muush - the TiW card is good for 13 months. We are usually able to get 3 trips out of one card. Typically we stay for 9 days at a time. A plus for us is that the card is also good at SSR's Artist's Palette. It is not good at very many counter service locations. During our 9 day stay we probably have 6 table service meals which would include 1 signature meal - sometimes 2 signatures. And we enjoy a cold beverage on a very hot Florida afternoon. The card is good at resort lounges though not at the pool bars. So yes, we find value in the card. We have not done any dining plan since they eliminated appetizer/tip. We are however doing the counter service plan (3 days) - just to get the mugs for our December trip.

Guess what Groupies? Our Magical Express info came in today's mail!
WD - you should have yours in about 3 days!

Muushka - DiznyDi raises some good points. The key to getting value from the TIW card is several trips and a bunch of days at Disney. As you probably know you have to be a Florida resident or Annual Pass holder to get the TIW card. If you are going enough in a 12 month period to get value from an AP you should also be there enough to get value from the TIW card.

 

[twokats]

No, we get the TIW card for the 20% discount. Even if we liked WDW food a lot and ate all meals there, we'd still go the TIW route. DDP is just way too much food for us to be worthwhile.

We do TIW also. DDP would be way too much food, but TIW allows you to eat what you want, no more no less. Even when Tammy and I split, it still works in our favor.

I totally agree with the TIW card. We don't eat three meals a day and very rarely snack in between, so the last two or three trips we have done the TIW card and it has saved us a bundle. We have several places that we really enjoy going to each trip and we usually try to go to a new one each trip also. We really like 50's Prime Time in HS and we tried Kona and really liked it. We have been unable to get ADR's for Chef Mickey's and CRT the last couple of trips, so have not been there in a while. And of course we always have to go to WC at the Lodge. We have also been to Coral Reef and enjoyed it.
I don't know if we are just lucky or what, but we have always enjoyed all the restaurants we go to.

 

[Dizny Dad]

I totally agree with the TIW card. We don't eat three meals a day and very rarely snack in between, so the last two or three trips we have done the TIW card and it has saved us a bundle. . . . . . . . . . . .

I am not sure if using the TIW card has saved us a bundle, but not feeling obligated to eat so much food has been a breath of fresh air! I always felt like I HAD to eat everything you were entitled to if using the DDP.

When the kids were little, the DDP was great, as both DD and DS ate more that DiznyDi or I; if you had it left over, you could position it on the table close to our son and it would disappear! And DD can still eat you out of house and home (DSIL's dilemma now! )

DD and DSIL are accompanying us on this December's adventure. DiznyDi has assured DD & DSIL that Dizny Dad will bring his moose hide wallet. I hope DiznyDi remembers the TIW card. . . . .