Just wear a lanyard and attach it, would work fine! I will say, the wristlet cards were SO much easier, I was crabby when mine ran out and I did a small reload once. A thimble for $5 would have made me cranky. For the most part though I thought portion sizes were quite good for the prices.
I'll figure out a passport system for next year, because that was really fun. It makes you realize how much there is to try.
Wristlet =
Nermel (Jen) posted a picture of the ice wine which was quite a bit larger than what was served to me.
I'm glad we went too, I honestly think that tipped me over and started the add on wheels turning! I spent the plane ride back mapping out the big trip in points and costs for the others. It was funny, I'd actually called my rep before we left but she was on vacation and it wasn't a rush. So glad she was on vacation as if not, I'd have probably bought at SSR again which was the original plan. If it was available that is. It's interesting, it was when I'd spoken to her about a month prior but when I did the actual add on, it wasn't. But it might have been had she been in the week prior. Meant to be
That's great that you found the place where you wanted to add on. I always thought I would do an SSR add-on, too but I always secretly hoped for AK or BWV. Weird because I had never stayed at BWV, I just knew I would like it. Having two different home resorts definitely has its pros and cons. It's a little harder to keep track of, but you are uber organized so you'll be on top of it.
Yeah, I'd love to do a big cool event but right now the prices look daunting based on the number I think we have. We will see. It was magical though!
So wait until you have a smaller group. I would imagine that herding a big group for something like that might take some of the magic out of it simply because its more stressful.
Our location choices helped, I do think there are some you could walk up to at most times, even for dinner, but since these were for lunch I think that was a
huge factor as well.
Definitely lunch was the key. But now I am going to try more lunch TS like that simply because I liked it better.
It's the Gold Coast Blend. Which is 6 different beans from 4 different regions. One of my favorites. She got it from an actual store so it was the regular version I think but they are packaging it in the grocery stores as Gold Coast Blend®: Morning Joe Edition. Costco usually has House Blend (BLEH) and French Roast and historically that's been it. I haven't looked to see if they have something different since we love the San Francisco Organics Rain Forest Blend they sell there and drink that every day (having a cup now in my Animal Kingdom Mickey Head mug!). But that's whole bean and we grind each morning. Costco will grind for you though. On the K cup side, they aren't making Gold Coast yet in it. Closest would be Anniversary Blend, Sumatra or even the Pike Place Blend though that will be lighter.
Thanks for giving me the name. I'm sure I asked when we were there and I do remember the 6 bean thing. I really don't want to buy Starbucks in the k-cups because I think they are too expensive. I'll get the Gold Coast or whatever Patricia said its called over here. I'll just use my plastic k-cup for it. I do use the San Francisco blend right now. I get it at BJs.
Sorry but I cosmically sensed there was a coffee conversation going on somewhere and the force led me here...
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Haha - that is too funny! But I completely understand from one coffee queen to another!
Yes...
I'm drinking it too... Gold Coast... Mary Ellen -I've seen it a lot more around here as Morning Joe Blend...It's my go to blend...it's not too strong but definitely hardy...(I can go stronger) but I can serve that to guests and they usually really like it unless they like very very mild coffee)
You described it perfectly. I don't like really mild coffee and I also don't like it too strong. This blend is just right!
If you don't have a grinder or don't want to do that... you can pick up the whole bean bags and carefully open them...and grind them at the store... I've made a talent of getting those bags carefully open and closed again...
Good to know!
Thanks for the Coffee Ed...Cynthia... I didn't know about the 6 beans from 4 regions...
That's probably why it has such a smooth finish...
Wine and coffee. Just ask Cynthia. She knows all that stuff.
Ok - Cynthia - you're going to have to fess up soon on the add-on.
I know! I am just dying to know the specifics, but I know she doesn't want to jinx it.
I enjoyed a cup of coffee in my AK animal head mug this a.m. today too! It wasn't starbucks however.
Doesn't everything just taste so much better in that mug. That is definitely my go-to mug, especially when I am having a hard time waking up. Makes the morning so much better.
Sorry for the hijack! Lol
No problem. Hijack away.
Yep, it was actually created specifically for the launch of starbucks in Chicago. Hence the original name. They just recently rebranded it with the morning joe name and I was worried it had been altered but doesn't appear so.
Morning Joe just sounds so regular. I like Gold Coast better - much more exotic. Hey - just put me in the marketing department.
Mine wasn't either, starbucks that is. Ooh the pressure to confess! You guys are cracking up. Which I really need this morning as my heart is heavy with health news from far too many people that I care about.
I am so sorry to hear that your friends/family are facing health issues. I sincerely hope and prayer that its not anything serious.
Me too me too!!! I just love talking/thinking/dreaming about points.
Well, I know I won't be adding any more points anytime soon as Denny and I have the perfect amount for just the two of us. It's bringing other people that makes me wish more would fall out of the sky. I do loving dreaming about how to use them.
I'm sorry about your loved ones, I hope everything is ok.
Ditto.
What a great update! I'm just in awe of your ability to capture familiar sights from unique angles and create such amazing pictures!
Thanks C. That is such a nice compliment!
I have never tried Bistro but it is definitely on my to-do list and I'm very curious to see how things change with the refurb. Question for you... how, if at all, do you think your opinion/review would change if you hadn't had the window view to Illuminations? I've heard that there are only (currently) a few tables with that view... is that the case?
That's actually a really good question. Hmmmmm...... I mean watching Illuminations from the seat and watching the sun set across the world showcase was definitely magical. I just it may have taken away from overall experience, but the food, wine, and wait staff were still really top notch so I'm sure I would enjoy it nearly as much.
I am longing to go back.... gosh, I love it there!
I know. I was ready to turn right around again and head back. I am pretty happy that we are going in June, even though its an off site family trip. October is going to be wonderful and I can't wait to see if Denny enjoys F&W as much as I did. Then with more AP to use, I think Denny and I will return for F&G in 2014. Maybe our trips will overlap and we can get together for a visit! Then I would like to plan a California trip for fall 2014. I am very curious to see DL.
Thank you so much
Talking about wonderful restaurants, are you planning to do Remy or Palo on your cruise, or is this too early to ask cruise questions?
I think Palo is the least expensive of the two, correct? Shame on me, I need to get back into the cruise planning mode because I can't believe I am confusing the two. But if that is correct, then yes - I have heard wonderful things about the Palo brunch and I would also like to try for a dinner. Since this is our first cruise I will probably save Remy for a return visit.
I absolutely loved that duckling story, too cute.
You have never since three adults so enthralled with what was happening in that pool. When the little duck finally made it out of the pool the man who was on that end of the pool called over to us - "he made it". It was so funny.
What fantastic photos you took at Epcot.
Thank you!
I have only seen the country movies once each.
I am such a movie nerd. I love watching them. I always did like that kind of stuff when I was a little kid. Why should I change now?
Every guy by the dancer in Morocco are so entranced. LOL
I bet there are a lot of guys walking into things and spilling drinks over there.
The view from the restaurant is really nice.
It was lovely. Such a different perspective of the world showcase.
White wine sounds good. LOL
You mean as opposed to red and sparkling?
Both entrees looked really good.
The food was very enjoyable.
Great shots of Illuminations.
Sounds like a great day to me.
Thanks. We really did have a fun day considering we were finally alone, just the two of us. That was nice!
Thanks Pam. It isn't but planning future trips does help ease things a bit for all of us I think.
I couldn't agree more!
