I kept wondering how the heck I went all this time not realizing that we were not going to get there on time for an early breakfast. 
I just realized something. I have no clue what's wrong with me here but I don't get in on the 12th until 9:09 a.m.We got better flights if we got there on the 12th and left on the 21st. So if everyone decides on an early breakfast we won't be able to make it. If we land on time we should be able to get to CM's by 10:30 at the latest. We will check in for our car the day before so we can get our luggage, get the car and head right over. Ugh, why didn't I realize that until just now?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Heather posted on my PTR that she meant the 13th.
It's coming along well. I worked on my itinerary as well and Jenn and I spent sometime on Sunday figuring out our ADR's together and deciding on times. So, here goes:
I am really looking forward to this!
How can you make such a detailed itenerary w/o knowing park hours?
The one that concerns me is the Fantasmic schedule. I may need to make an adjustment there and switch a day. Other than that, in looking back, especially over the last three years, Spectro and Wishes have been pretty consistent that week. So, I get as detailed as I can and then make changes once the schedules come out officially. 
Your plans look great so far. It's nice that you will be able to spend so much time with Jenn and her family! Could you describe the Zebra Domes? I have seen pictures but never a description of what they are made of. BTW, congrats on the 9 pound weight loss! I know exactly what you mean about shopping. I am also trying to loose some weight and I am so ready to shop for summer clothes but don't want to buy the wrong size!
. I haven't read all of it yet but I just wanted to pop in & offer a suggestion for your anniversary dinner:Sept 17th
Anniversary breakfast at Kona
Photo shoot with Jenn's family -- I am going to preorder the CD and book the shoot as soon as I can. Not sure how far in advance it can be done
MK
Lunch at Casey's (DH's fav)
Greak
Dinner - UNDECIDED! I NEED HELP!!!!!!!
Back to MK for the evening
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). Here's the list of ingredients from the Zebra Dome recipe as posted in the DIS recipe forum: ). They're a sponge cake base, topped with mousse & covered with white chocolate (with the dark chocolate for stripes). Like a sinful, stripey truffle .
Hellooo OhioDisneyLover! I've clawed my way up out of the abyss and into your pre trip report
I don't know what you have in mind as far as atmosphere but how about Flying Fish? The reviews on the DIS have been consistently excellent and the food sounds fantastic. I've never been there & it's doubtful that we'll make it there this time but Flying Fish and BlueZoo are at the top of my list of places to try & you've already been to BlueZoo.
10 years! I think that's the seafood anniversary, isn't it
Mind you, we're planning to have our anniversary dinner on the dock at Abbotts Lobster in the Rough so I don't know if my idea will have much merit
Anyway, off to read more of your PTR.
We did go to Bluezoo two years ago. I loved it. DH just informed me that it wasn't one of his favorites. I'd go back there in a minute! I LOVED IT!!!!! Hi Sophia,
Congrats on the 9lbs! it's always better to lose it slowly - it tends to stay off that way!
The plans are all coming together - I can't believe you're thinking of packing already, where has the time gone?
Grumpy says to be sure to remember the gorillapod
Di x
Funny, isn't it??
I'll save ODL the trouble (and the torture of going through the DIS recipe pages while trying to diet
Zebra Domes - Bomas
Ingredients:
1 pound milk chocolate
¼ cup espresso coffee
5 egg yolks
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
6 sheets gelatin
½ cup Kahlua Liqueur
4 cups heavy cream
¾ cup white chocolate ganache
¼ cup dark chocolate ganache
sponge cake (store-bought or your favorite recipe)
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Just so you know, though, Boma doesn't use Kahlua but something called Amarula (Amarulu?) which is a South African liquer made from the amarula fruit. It tastes kind of like Bailey's Irish cream with a hint of citrus & can be purchased in the AKL's gift shop but I was able to find it at a couple of liquor stores back home. The stuff is soooo goood and nothing like Kahlua.
I haven't tried making my own Zebra Domes yet but I plan to do so for Easter ('cause they're egg shaped
Hi!! Your plans look great! I love Park Fare too as well as Prime Time, where I can't pass up the pot roast. It's so good.
I think it's funny how you can predict the park hours, now that's a true Disney Vet!
You and I are about the same vintage (I'm 43) so I feel your pain. One thing that I did that helped a lot was to start going for long walks well before our trip in order to build up my WDW walking tolerance. In what free time, I know, but maybe that can work for you? Once those pounds start to come off it helps to inspire you to keep going (I remember dimly...I need to start walking again).
BlueZoo looks SO awesome but I don't think that it would work with a 5YO in towFunny you said Flying Fish because that is where DH wants to go!
. Maybe I can persuade my crew to stop by for happy hour? But Flying Fish sounds divine. Maybe a bit loud but you can get a table that has a view right into the kitchen. I had to laugh about this. My husband & I have been married for 15 years and he complains about how the waist size on his jeans have increased by an inch. ONE INCH! I've increased by an entire person
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