Well, see, Tink and I figured they were more like actual guidelines.
If you read both our PTRs (And if you don't read both our PTRs, what are you doing????

), then you'll know that Tink mentioned a change in the wind. And a bit of leverage. And maybe some sea turtles.
Well maybe not all of that, but definitely a change in the wind. NoColors/Pocahontas. The wonderful wind of dining ADRs. See, Tink had a

. And we got to talking. (And if that doesn't frighten anyone, I don't know what will...)
And being like-minded, and singularly purposed...for the most part...we had a goal in mind.
Besides kidnapping Jack Sparrow. I mean, we are diverse people, folks.
And that was an ADR...together.
Yes, you heard me right.
An ADR for five people. A little over a week out. During free dining.
I know, I know. And not only that, it had to be in the Magic Kingdom, or the monorail resorts. Dang, we're picky.

But I had a dream of seeing Spectro, and my dear Tink didn't want me to miss it.
So we plotted. And planned. And called Disney Dining, oh SO many times. To no avail. No soup for us. No five person table was to be had anywhere, and I mean anywhere.
Until today.
When TK was feeling a little happy.
A little saucy.
A little glad that the boy liked

so much.
So I decided to stop referring to myself in the third person, pick up the phone and call Disney Dining. One. More. Time.
And then, after feeling all hope was lost...
No Crystal Palace, No Ohana, No California Grill, No Liberty Tree, No Kona, No Narcoosees...
the list went on and on...
and then I said the fated words...
"Citrico's?"
And, low and behold! What to my wondering eyes/ears did appear? A 540 ressie for Citricos on Saturday, September 20th?
How excited was I? How could I not wait to tell Tink? I snagged that ressie, got in touch with my favorite long lost sister, and patiently waited for her to run it by the only dining companion that hadn't agreed...Missy...
I was on pins and needles folks...the possibility of sharing a signature dining experience at one of my favorite restaurants in my favorite resort? Were the cosmic fates working in my favor or what? And then, Missy said yes!
So we are now the proud owners of a Citricos reservation!
Seriously, I am beyond excited!
BEYOND!!!! My trip is five days away and I scored this reservation! With TINK!!!!!
Phew...I think I need to calm down...
Wait until I tell DH...
poor man. Bless him. Three women and a toddler. Oy!
I am so glad I decided they were more like guidelines anyway.
