I hope you're feeling better. You've got a trip coming up REAL soon!!Hey you...just stopped in to see if there was an update and say hi (I've not been on...sick with a headache for a week and JUST updated my own PTR). But now I have to do something at work and then the train. I'll be back to catch up.
I hope you're feeling better. You've got a trip coming up REAL soon!!
It was my first cruise and I was very apprehensive. DW had been suggesting a cruise for a couple of years and she definitely knew what she was talking about! I guess I had a good time because we have 2 more planned!All caught up!! The cruise sounds really fantastic, aside from those alien hunting table mates. lol I have never cruised, and I think I would really enjoy the ship, but I'm not so sure about the ports and excursions. Who knows, maybe we will end up on a DCL ship one of these days.
This whole trip was primarily about food and I loved it! But wait until the next update for the pièce de résistance!!Really enjoying all of the updates so far! SO. MANY. FOOD PICS! It's making this pregnant girl hungry right before bedtime, and I'll have to make do with just a bowl of cereal instead of one of those cronuts or 'Ohana bread pudding.
I'm glad it's getting better. As you remember, we were unable to meet you at WDW because DW had a migraine. But as they say....this too shall pass!Thanks, Bill. I took my antibiotic as soon as I got home so hope by the time I wake up tomorrow that I'm feeling better. The headache is subsiding.
It was new to us too but so convenient when staying there.I don't think I knew t here was a spa at the Beach Club. I'll have to keep that in mind for our October trip (no time next month).
This trip was mostly about food. We rode few rides but made up for it with food, food and more food with a little adult beverage thrown in for flavor!I LOVE food updates.
We absolutely loved the Trout in Canada...I definitely hope that is back this year (the filet was yuck in our opinion).
CRONUT! Oh I can't wait to have one of those in 18 days.
Once they list all the F&W events, any beer seminar will be listed with the other beverage seminars, food tastings, etc. Last year they made the official announcement of the events in July and then opened them up for booking a week later. Things will start leaking out soon and a good site to keep up with F&W events is www.disneyfoodblog.com. Make sure you call as early as possible on the opening booking day because popular events sell out quickly.I am going to have to look into one of those beer seminars for Mark. I think he would really enjoy it. How do we find out about them? And how far in advance do you have to sign up?
We were trying for a Mission Impossible look but I don't think we pulled it off.You and DS1 look mad rather than tipsy after your 3 brewskies.
I know...right? Last year we got more food but a bite and unlimited drink for $13 ain't a bad deal at all!Hmmm...they could have given you at least two of those Skirt Steak Sliders.
Mmm, mmm, mmm good!Chicken pot stickers. Check. On the list for October.
Well....DW and I are definitely adventurous...at least where food is concerned!Can't wait to read about the BEST restaurant in all of Disney. I tend to think I've not been there knowing where you've gone and we've gone.
Glad you joined the journey! This was my first cruise and I wasn't sure it was for me either but I have to admit that I LOVED it!! The food is as good as anything in WDW, the attractions (ports visited) are a short walk off the boat each day and the entertainment onboard is top notch! As long as I can keep DW from getting any ideas about scheming a way to collect on my life insurance, I'll keep going back!I just found your report (how did it take me this long?!) and I'm reading way back on page three. I have heard a lot of people talk about how great cruising is, but I'm not convinced it's for me! I'm enjoying your perspective and pictures! I'm glad you weren't "man overboard"
For the F&W dining experiences, you have to call and get reservations. Each is a special ticketed event similar to getting tickets for MNSSHP, MVMCP, Fantasmic Dining Package or the Candlelight Processional Dining Package. Last year the day to begin calling was in late July. They have not announced any date yet for 2015. The culinary demonstrations & beverage seminars are usually held daily. The dining experiences like the Hibachi Experience are only one day each week. A few are held 2 or 3 days per week. The Hibachi Experience for the past two years has been on Tuesday evenings. In 2014 it was from 4:30-6:30pm. It will depend on which day you are at F&W as to which dining experiences are presented that day. In 2014, there were over a dozen different special dining experiences. Some were held in the Festival Center and some were unique to the country where they were held (France, Italy, Mexico, Japan & Morocco). There are several websites that post details as they are available. Here is the one I usually follow - www.disneyfoodblog.com Just make sure to call as soon as reservations are available because many of these special events sell out the first day.Curious about the featured F&W dining experience at Teppan Edo. I will only be at DW for day one of F&W and I want to take in as much as possible. Can you make an ADR for such a thing? How do you know which restaurants are doing the featured experience?
I'm glad you are enjoying the report. Are you writing a TR? I'd love to read your thoughts and comments.I am really enjoying your report.
How is that for a coincidence? Dare I say it...it's a small world after all! I'm sorry...I couldn't resist!It just so happens we were they family that sailed on the Dream that left 10/5 and was in your EXACT room. How neat is that?? We were at DW on 10/3 and 10/4, did the 4 day sail, and back at DW for 10/9 and 10/10.
I agree but I didn't want DS1 to get into trouble for contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile...I'm quite delinquent and juvenile without his help or adult beverages!!You look like two guys who need MORE beer to drink. That's my view and I'm sticking to it!
It's about a 4 to 5 oz pour for each sample so plenty to taste but not enough to get sloshed. I'm sure the legal beagles at Disney have done a study to determine the exact amount that keeps guests semi-sober and avoids lawsuits.Those glasses looked small, but the beer sounds interesting. Your explanations sound fine to me because I know NOTHING about beer, other than I LIKE it!
I was very surprised at only one slider...I mean, who in the world only eats ONE slider?!?!I would have been saying, "More Please". Looks and sounds super yummy.
Thank you ma'am. My trick is to pester everyone the first part of the trip to not eat before I get a pic and then later if I forget, they're telling me to hurry up and take a pic so they can eat!You did a great job once again at photographing all your food. I think I need a "go-pro" the next time I'm there for F&W because I can never seem to keep up with the pictures.
This whole trip was mostly like that. We were at F&W for FF&AB (Food, Fun & Adult Beverages). No commando this trip.What a fun, laid back day.
We are in a 1br at BWV for December. We tried to switch to VGF but nothing was available. There are some studios available at the new Poly DVC but we've gotten spoiled on 1br's with the extra room and washer/dryer in the room. We might do a split stay so we can try the Poly.And I agree with you - nothing better than being within walking range of Epcot. It will be the Boardwalk again for me in August, but VWL in December. Did you switch to VWL for December?
Glad to help. As I said in the post, they don't advertise the massage offerings so very few even know it's available. Put it in the category of one of those lesser known amenities all around WDW!Thanks for sharing your wife's brief review of the Spa at the BC/YC. Every once in awhile people ask about how the services are there, but we haven't seen many responses.
This was our first beverage seminar and will not be our last. We tried the cheese seminar last year and another culinary demonstration. Last year there was unlimited wine pours with the cheese seminar and the prepared dish at the culinary demo was an ample portion. It's not that expensive by WDW standards so we did get what we paid for in those terms.You and your son made the most of your time together. The beer seminar sounds like something I would enjoy. I don't care for wine, I prefer beer. The other seminar with the skirt steak flyers looked ok.
There was nothing that was bad at any of the F&W kiosks we tried last year or this year. Naturally one's individual preferences come into play when someone says this one is better than that one. I liked the Kimchi dog because it was spicy but that's me. I was raised thinking that if you ate chili and it wasn't spicy enough to make you break out into a sweat, it wasn't any good!All of the food from the booths looks really, really great! The lemongrass chicken curry is very tempting. So you are one of the kimchi hot dog fans? I have read reviews from a few people that it is their favorite offering at F&W. Kimchi is one of the few foods I don't like- or maybe it was the one I tried, homemade by a friend.
Since EPCOT seems to be our favorite park (obviously for the food choices), the BC/YC/BW area is the place to be for us!I totally agree with you about the benefits of being so close to EPCOT when staying at BC/BCV!
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