09/19/2012
*DISCLAIMER* The photos for the rest of this day were somehow lost or deleted. I am extremely heartbroken by this and have made Jonathan pour over his files over and over in hopes to recover them but weve had no luck. I am so sorry!!! I promise to try to be quick and get to the next day so I can get to some lovely photos!
Is There a Hurricane That No One Told Us About?
After our brief, almost, not really encounter with a celebrity Jonathan very happily let me go ride Tower of Terror while he held onto a sleepy baby. Since my sweet husbands biggest fear is heights he didnt have any problem sitting this one out. Though I was a little bummed because I usually like torturing him with this ride! (I know, Im so mean!) Teehee
After my delightful trip into the Twilight Zone I came out to torrential downpour. I mean, flooding in the streets! I have never seen so much rain at Disney before. I had left Jonathan right outside of TOT by that tiny ice cream building. So as I made the decision to run through the rain, I noticed that they werent there. So I stood under the little overhang from the building while my shoes and socks got soaked.
There is no grosser feeling than squishy wet shoes and socks!
After about 30 minutes the rain started to subside a little and I noticed where Jonathan and Sloan were hiding out and went to join them. Jonathan said that as soon as I went to ride that it began to rain and Sloan had woken up. Poor baby! So Jonathan went to ride Rockin Rollercoaster while I tried to keep dry.
Thankfully the single rider line was short and he was able to ride twice. After his rides we tag teamed and I went to ride RnR. I love that ride!
After RnR Jonathan begged me to let him go ride Star Tours one more time before we headed out. Which was great because I had some shopping to do! Sloan and I headed to shop. I ended up getting some cute pens and notepads for the girls at work. I work at a bank and those things are invaluable! I also got a cute Minnie Mouse nightgown for Sloans sitter. She loves Disney too and has an awesome Disney mug/cup collection that dates way back. Since she has now adopted me as her own extra daughter she told me that she will leave them for me in her Will. Haha
After shopping I caught a little bit of some street performers. They were telling jokes and it was soooo funny! They had everyone rolling. Right at the end, Jonathan showed up and we decided to go back to our room.
We were relieved to get back to the room and get off our wet shoes! We all got showers and relaxed while we waited for our special Anniversary ADR for California Grill. Sloan fell asleep at 6:45 this night and our ADR was for 7:45.
I got her dressed while she was sleeping and I carried her all the way to dinner. She would not wake up!!! Jonathan and I enjoyed our whole dinner while Sloan slept in my arms. I honestly couldnt have planned a better anniversary!
This was our first time at California Grill and it definitely wont be our last. Its on the top of the Contemporary Resort and the views of the Magic Kingdom are breathtaking!
If you are wanting a super fancy schmancy dinner and are willing to use 2 dining credits then its totally worth it! Especially if you make your reservations so that you can enjoy Wishes. They pipe in the music and dim the lights.
For our appetizers I got the Sashimi which was fantastic! If you are a fan of sushi and havent taken the dip into sashimi yet, here is the golden opportunity. SOOOO YUMMYYY!!! Jonathan got the Tuna three ways. He really went out on a limb because hes not into raw fish too much. But he said that he liked it.
Ugh! I really wish I could find our pictures!
For our main courses Jonathan got the Grilled Pork with Goat Cheese Polenta, and Roasted Mushrooms. He thought it was great. The meat was cooked perfectly and he loves goat cheese.
I got the Veal Chop with Sweet Potato Hash, Wild Mushroom, and Root Spinach. Jonathan very sweetly cut my food for me and it was so good! And the mushrooms were to die for.
As we ordered dessert, which was a Peach Tarte for Jonathan and a Bananas and Caramel for me, they brought out a glass of complimentary champagne to celebrate our anniversary. Have I mentioned how much I love Disney????
Right before Wishes started our little Sleeping Beauty woke up and got to watch the fireworks with us. I could not think of a better way to end such a special day!