Welcome to our Evacuation from Gustav AKA- I need a vacation!
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Day 4:
Breakfast: Pastries from Boardwalk (Forgot the pictures but they were very good, they would have been better fresh though)
Lunch: Cinderellas Royal Table- I actually bought this meal OOP mainly for my DD because she is getting very into the princess and she loves Belle and Jasmine so it was a must for us. We were sitting at 2 tables, Me, DD, DS, and DGM were at 1 and everyone else at the other so Im not completely sure what there thoughts about the meal where only that everyone ate happily.
Appetizer
This is a shared appetizer specialties of the castle. It was basically grapes, a yummy yummy salad, cheese, and meat. DD loved the grapes, Me and DGM loved the salad especially, it was really light which was perfect for a hot day.
Entrée
Me, DGM, DB1, DB2- Focaccia Sandwich. This was such a great sandwich and we loooved the sweet potato chips. DD loved the focaccia bread as well. They gave DD buttered pasta which she loved especially the mickey plate.
DGP- Major Domo's Favorite Pie- He seemed to like this, again he is a man of few words.
DSiL- Pasta al Pomodoro, Despite all the toppings she thought it was very very bland pasta.
Dessert
Me- Raspberry Sorbet- I decided to go against what everyone else had I was so glad. It was so light and refreshing and the raspberries were so sweet.
DGM, DGP, DB1, DB2, DSiL- Chocolate Cream Cheese Buckle - Everyone else loved this even though it had cream cheese which most people in the party dont like.
Breakfast: Pastries from Boardwalk (Forgot the pictures but they were very good, they would have been better fresh though)
Lunch: Cinderellas Royal Table- I actually bought this meal OOP mainly for my DD because she is getting very into the princess and she loves Belle and Jasmine so it was a must for us. We were sitting at 2 tables, Me, DD, DS, and DGM were at 1 and everyone else at the other so Im not completely sure what there thoughts about the meal where only that everyone ate happily.
Appetizer
This is a shared appetizer specialties of the castle. It was basically grapes, a yummy yummy salad, cheese, and meat. DD loved the grapes, Me and DGM loved the salad especially, it was really light which was perfect for a hot day.
Entrée
Me, DGM, DB1, DB2- Focaccia Sandwich. This was such a great sandwich and we loooved the sweet potato chips. DD loved the focaccia bread as well. They gave DD buttered pasta which she loved especially the mickey plate.
DGP- Major Domo's Favorite Pie- He seemed to like this, again he is a man of few words.
DSiL- Pasta al Pomodoro, Despite all the toppings she thought it was very very bland pasta.
Dessert
Me- Raspberry Sorbet- I decided to go against what everyone else had I was so glad. It was so light and refreshing and the raspberries were so sweet.
DGM, DGP, DB1, DB2, DSiL- Chocolate Cream Cheese Buckle - Everyone else loved this even though it had cream cheese which most people in the party dont like.
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Dinner: Tokyo Dining- Originally we had Boma reservations but we just werent sure about that restaurant so we tried a bunch of different restaurants but finally decided to try Tokyo Dining. This place was great but it was an umm... interesting meal to say the least. DD wasnt feeling good at all so she wasnt in the mood to sit down and when she finally did she fell off her chair which just upset her more. For most of this meal at least one person was downstairs with her either watching the drummers (which she loved), watching the fish (which she wanted to touch) or go in the store (which she wanted to buy all the Hello Kitty stuff)
Appetizer
Me, DGM, DGP, DB1, DB2- Assorted Tempura- It was good although DB1 wanted more shrimp.
DSiL- Miso Soup
Entrée
Me- Ginza Gozan- This was really good at the time but less than 1 hour after this meal I was very sick, it was food poisoning.
DGM- Tori Tempura- Picked at it but was really paying attention to where DD was and how she was feeling that she didnt eat that much.
DGP- Shibuya Tempura- He ate most of it so I thought he liked it but I found out later that he thought it was just okay
DB1, DSiL- Ebi Tempura- He liked it but didnt have enough shrimp for him so he ended up eating the shrimp off mine. DSiL ate it as well but we were stuffed by this point so I dont think anyone finished their entrees.
DB2- Grilled NY Strip Steak- I wasnt there for this since DD was playing downstairs in the store.
Dessert
Some had the fruit tart some had the soft serve. The soft serve was good, really soft though so it melted pretty quite. The tart was good but wasnt what I was expecting.
Appetizer
Me, DGM, DGP, DB1, DB2- Assorted Tempura- It was good although DB1 wanted more shrimp.
DSiL- Miso Soup
Entrée
Me- Ginza Gozan- This was really good at the time but less than 1 hour after this meal I was very sick, it was food poisoning.
DGM- Tori Tempura- Picked at it but was really paying attention to where DD was and how she was feeling that she didnt eat that much.
DGP- Shibuya Tempura- He ate most of it so I thought he liked it but I found out later that he thought it was just okay
DB1, DSiL- Ebi Tempura- He liked it but didnt have enough shrimp for him so he ended up eating the shrimp off mine. DSiL ate it as well but we were stuffed by this point so I dont think anyone finished their entrees.
DB2- Grilled NY Strip Steak- I wasnt there for this since DD was playing downstairs in the store.
Dessert
Some had the fruit tart some had the soft serve. The soft serve was good, really soft though so it melted pretty quite. The tart was good but wasnt what I was expecting.
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Day 5
Breakfast: Cape May
We love this place. Last August we stayed at the Yacht and ate Breakfast there and fell in love with it. We had been to Chefs Mickey last July and it was crazy hectic busy so it was really nice to eat at somewhere very relaxed and the character interaction seemed more personal.
Lunch/Dinner: The Plaza
This was a late lunch/early dinner because we had MNSSHP that night and it was such a disappointment. The food was great but the service was so horrible. The waitress actually gave plates to the first at the table and asked them to pass it down! It was so bad that DGM talked to the manager and told her that the waitress didnt deserve the 18% and wasnt going to pay that. The manager was very nice and we were able to adjust the tip.
Appetizer
Me- Vegetarian Chili- This was good but it wasnt very thick, it was slightly watery. The olives it in were an odd choice for me but tasted good.
DGM and DSiL- Salad- She liked it and thought the strawberry dressing was really light
DB1, DB2, DGP- Tomato Bisque- Everyone seemed to like it
Entrée
Me, DB1- Plaza Club with fries- We both loved this, the multigrain bread was great, I was surprised when DB1 picked it but he loved it. It tasted so fresh.
DGM- Grilled Chicken Sandwich- She liked it although it was to big for her. This is a common theme with DGM.
DGP- Cheese Steak Sandwich- He liked it, didnt complain so I guess it was good.
DB2, DSiL- Angus Chuck Cheeseburger DB2 is very picky about how well done he likes his burger, he ate it without complaint but mentioned later it wasn't done enough. DSiL loved hers.
Dessert
Me- Vanilla Milkshake- This was very good, DD liked it as well.
DGM- New York Style Cheesecake
DGP and DB1- Brownie Sundae
DB2 and DsiL- Original Banana Split- They both enjoyed it but it was so big they couldn't finish it.
Breakfast: Cape May
We love this place. Last August we stayed at the Yacht and ate Breakfast there and fell in love with it. We had been to Chefs Mickey last July and it was crazy hectic busy so it was really nice to eat at somewhere very relaxed and the character interaction seemed more personal.
Lunch/Dinner: The Plaza
This was a late lunch/early dinner because we had MNSSHP that night and it was such a disappointment. The food was great but the service was so horrible. The waitress actually gave plates to the first at the table and asked them to pass it down! It was so bad that DGM talked to the manager and told her that the waitress didnt deserve the 18% and wasnt going to pay that. The manager was very nice and we were able to adjust the tip.
Appetizer
Me- Vegetarian Chili- This was good but it wasnt very thick, it was slightly watery. The olives it in were an odd choice for me but tasted good.
DGM and DSiL- Salad- She liked it and thought the strawberry dressing was really light
DB1, DB2, DGP- Tomato Bisque- Everyone seemed to like it
Entrée
Me, DB1- Plaza Club with fries- We both loved this, the multigrain bread was great, I was surprised when DB1 picked it but he loved it. It tasted so fresh.
DGM- Grilled Chicken Sandwich- She liked it although it was to big for her. This is a common theme with DGM.
DGP- Cheese Steak Sandwich- He liked it, didnt complain so I guess it was good.
DB2, DSiL- Angus Chuck Cheeseburger DB2 is very picky about how well done he likes his burger, he ate it without complaint but mentioned later it wasn't done enough. DSiL loved hers.
Dessert
Me- Vanilla Milkshake- This was very good, DD liked it as well.
DGM- New York Style Cheesecake
DGP and DB1- Brownie Sundae
DB2 and DsiL- Original Banana Split- They both enjoyed it but it was so big they couldn't finish it.
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Finally finished the last day! DD has been sick with allegries and when a 2 year old is sick, everyone knows it! I will post a review of favorites and less favorite
Day 6- Last Day
Breakfast: From the hotel
We got this at the last moment so we didnt get any pictures but it was very good.
Me- Mickey Waffle- Very fresh and the bacon was really good and not fatty at all.
DGM and DB2- Croissant Sandwich- She liked it
DGP and DSiL- Bounty Breakfast Platter
DB1- Chocolate chip pancakes
Lunch: Kona Café
I picked this restaurant because DGP has always wanted to go to Hawaii but DGM doesnt so here was their compromise lol. The service was so great here; we never had to ask for sodas or plates cleaned off. It was so great we are going to be going back in December. For DD I used a credit I had to get her a chicken nugget meal from Captains Cook which she loved.
Appetizer
Me- Crab Cakes- This were the best crab cakes the whole trip. There was barely any filler in them at all.
DGM- Kona Salad without Bleu Cheese- She loved it especially because it wasnt just iceberg lettuce.
DGP- Pot Stickers- He liked them although it seemed like a small portion compared to the sticky wings.
DB1, DB2- Sticky Wings- I had one bite and liked them although the mustard gave it an odd after taste for me but that is because I dont really like mustard I guess.
DSiL- Chicken Noodle Soup- DD stole quite a few of the noodles from this. DSiL Was really sick this day so the soup really hit the spot for her.
Entrée
Me- Polynesian Plate Lunch with Teriyaki Fried Steak
DGM- Stir-Fried Asian Noodles- She loves Sweet and Sour chicken so she loved this. There were actually a few things on the menu that she wanted to try but decided on this for something different. It looked really good and wanted to try but DD was being very active so I wasnt able to.
DGP- Asian Noodle Bowl- I was surprised when he chose this but he really liked it. He said the beef was really tender and that the broth was really nice and seasoned well.
DB1- Island Chicken Sandwich- He really liked this especially the fried onions. DD loved eating the fries even though she had her own meal.
DB2, DSiL- Angus Chuck Kahuna Burger. Kona was the only place that cooked BD2's burger the way he liked it. He really enjoyed it, sadly DSiL was feeling so sick she couldn't eat it, which made her sad because she was very much looking forward to it. She took it to go but had to toss it rather than carry it around the Magic Kingdom all day.
Dessert
Me, DSiL- Kona Kone- This was such a cute and fun dessert. I really liked the Kone part as it was really fresh. DD loved the sprinkles with the ice cream as well as the cotton candy. Once again DSiL couldn't finish it but really enjoyed what she could eat.
DGM-White Chocolate Cheesecake
DB2- Banana-Chocolate Crème Brule -He said it was good.
DB1 and DGP- I'm not sure what this dessert is called but it was a chocolate cake with ice cream on the side. DD stole her Uncle's ice cream because the Kone wasn't there yet lol
Dinner: Shutters
This was a last minute addition because it was right before we drove back home so we wanted to eat close to the car lol. If I was able to go back, we so wouldnt be eating here. We didnt get any pictures because we were so tired but Ill still review it.
Appetizers
Me- Caesar Salad- This wasnt very good but I loved the cornbread croutons.
DGM- Mixed greens salad- I guess she liked it, she ate it some of it and didnt seem to complain.
DGP- Chilled Grilled Shrimp- This was originally his appetizer but when DB1 saw his chicken wings, he switched with him. I dont think DGP liked it as much as he did when he tasted the ones from Kona Café.
DB1, DB2- Chicken Wings- as said before, DB1 didnt like this because it was the wing together but not separate parts.
Entrees
Me- Char-crusted 10 oz. New York Strip Steak- The steak was pretty flavorless; it needed some basic salt and better. The baked potato I had as a side was good but the seasonal vegetables had a weird after taste.
DGM and DB2- Pineapple-marinated Chicken Breast- She seemed to like it, although the Shutters Potatoes were good; she only got like 5 of them.
DGP- Prime Rib- He liked it up until he found the rare bit of it.
DB1- Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp- He liked the shrimp but not the pasta because it had a lot of vegetable chunks in it.
DSiL- Caribbean Pasta with Chicken
Dessert
Me, DGM- Seasonal Dessert- OMG it was so good, it was an empanada of some fruit that was out of this world.
DGP- Key Lime Tart- He picked at it so Im guessing it wasnt his favorite.
DB1- New York-style Cheesecake- He liked it and surprised me by ordering it but it looked good.
Day 6- Last Day
Breakfast: From the hotel
We got this at the last moment so we didnt get any pictures but it was very good.
Me- Mickey Waffle- Very fresh and the bacon was really good and not fatty at all.
DGM and DB2- Croissant Sandwich- She liked it
DGP and DSiL- Bounty Breakfast Platter
DB1- Chocolate chip pancakes
Lunch: Kona Café
I picked this restaurant because DGP has always wanted to go to Hawaii but DGM doesnt so here was their compromise lol. The service was so great here; we never had to ask for sodas or plates cleaned off. It was so great we are going to be going back in December. For DD I used a credit I had to get her a chicken nugget meal from Captains Cook which she loved.
Appetizer
Me- Crab Cakes- This were the best crab cakes the whole trip. There was barely any filler in them at all.
DGM- Kona Salad without Bleu Cheese- She loved it especially because it wasnt just iceberg lettuce.
DGP- Pot Stickers- He liked them although it seemed like a small portion compared to the sticky wings.
DB1, DB2- Sticky Wings- I had one bite and liked them although the mustard gave it an odd after taste for me but that is because I dont really like mustard I guess.
DSiL- Chicken Noodle Soup- DD stole quite a few of the noodles from this. DSiL Was really sick this day so the soup really hit the spot for her.
Entrée
Me- Polynesian Plate Lunch with Teriyaki Fried Steak
DGM- Stir-Fried Asian Noodles- She loves Sweet and Sour chicken so she loved this. There were actually a few things on the menu that she wanted to try but decided on this for something different. It looked really good and wanted to try but DD was being very active so I wasnt able to.
DGP- Asian Noodle Bowl- I was surprised when he chose this but he really liked it. He said the beef was really tender and that the broth was really nice and seasoned well.
DB1- Island Chicken Sandwich- He really liked this especially the fried onions. DD loved eating the fries even though she had her own meal.
DB2, DSiL- Angus Chuck Kahuna Burger. Kona was the only place that cooked BD2's burger the way he liked it. He really enjoyed it, sadly DSiL was feeling so sick she couldn't eat it, which made her sad because she was very much looking forward to it. She took it to go but had to toss it rather than carry it around the Magic Kingdom all day.
Dessert
Me, DSiL- Kona Kone- This was such a cute and fun dessert. I really liked the Kone part as it was really fresh. DD loved the sprinkles with the ice cream as well as the cotton candy. Once again DSiL couldn't finish it but really enjoyed what she could eat.
DGM-White Chocolate Cheesecake
DB2- Banana-Chocolate Crème Brule -He said it was good.
DB1 and DGP- I'm not sure what this dessert is called but it was a chocolate cake with ice cream on the side. DD stole her Uncle's ice cream because the Kone wasn't there yet lol
Dinner: Shutters
This was a last minute addition because it was right before we drove back home so we wanted to eat close to the car lol. If I was able to go back, we so wouldnt be eating here. We didnt get any pictures because we were so tired but Ill still review it.
Appetizers
Me- Caesar Salad- This wasnt very good but I loved the cornbread croutons.
DGM- Mixed greens salad- I guess she liked it, she ate it some of it and didnt seem to complain.
DGP- Chilled Grilled Shrimp- This was originally his appetizer but when DB1 saw his chicken wings, he switched with him. I dont think DGP liked it as much as he did when he tasted the ones from Kona Café.
DB1, DB2- Chicken Wings- as said before, DB1 didnt like this because it was the wing together but not separate parts.
Entrees
Me- Char-crusted 10 oz. New York Strip Steak- The steak was pretty flavorless; it needed some basic salt and better. The baked potato I had as a side was good but the seasonal vegetables had a weird after taste.
DGM and DB2- Pineapple-marinated Chicken Breast- She seemed to like it, although the Shutters Potatoes were good; she only got like 5 of them.
DGP- Prime Rib- He liked it up until he found the rare bit of it.
DB1- Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp- He liked the shrimp but not the pasta because it had a lot of vegetable chunks in it.
DSiL- Caribbean Pasta with Chicken
Dessert
Me, DGM- Seasonal Dessert- OMG it was so good, it was an empanada of some fruit that was out of this world.
DGP- Key Lime Tart- He picked at it so Im guessing it wasnt his favorite.
DB1- New York-style Cheesecake- He liked it and surprised me by ordering it but it looked good.
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Favorite Meal- Kona Cafe- Everyone loved everything they had. That was a first for the meal.
Best Atmosphere- Castle of course. You can't beat the castle for the whole feel of the meal.
Best Service- Kona Cafe. The waitress was always ready to ask us how the food was, did we need anything else, everything was just great.
Worst Meal- Tie between Rose and Crown and Spoodles. Rose and Crown just wasn't good for us, maybe because the parents are from Scotland and have had real British food as well as us it just wasn't for us. I know tons of people love Spoodles but the flavors weren't for our family. The drink was yummy though.
Worst Atmosphere- Rose and Crown. We were stuck in the middle of the room at this huge table. Everyone had to walk around us which made it feel like we were the center of attention in a bad way. I'm sure no one was paying attention to us of course but it just made us feel that way.
Worst Service- Plaza. The food was so good but the waitress so was bad
Best Atmosphere- Castle of course. You can't beat the castle for the whole feel of the meal.
Best Service- Kona Cafe. The waitress was always ready to ask us how the food was, did we need anything else, everything was just great.
Worst Meal- Tie between Rose and Crown and Spoodles. Rose and Crown just wasn't good for us, maybe because the parents are from Scotland and have had real British food as well as us it just wasn't for us. I know tons of people love Spoodles but the flavors weren't for our family. The drink was yummy though.
Worst Atmosphere- Rose and Crown. We were stuck in the middle of the room at this huge table. Everyone had to walk around us which made it feel like we were the center of attention in a bad way. I'm sure no one was paying attention to us of course but it just made us feel that way.
Worst Service- Plaza. The food was so good but the waitress so was bad
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