I had no idea Tusker was a character lunch. I've only eaten there once and well...it's a buffet. Not that there was anything wrong with it but it didn't wow me either. Then again it takes a lot for any buffet to wow me.
The first time we ate there was about 5 years ago. We were on the deluxe dining plan and, well, you know - we had to eat all TS. Denny loved it. It was a serious surprise hit of the trip. He mentioned how much he liked it for several trips after, so I figure, why not? But this time it just wasn't as good. So boo!
I totally agree on Disney desserts. As you know I'm not much of a dessert person anyway but they are generally bland and tasteless (or sometimes downright bad!) and full of calories. No thanks, I'll take that rita for dessert instead.
Agreed. I much rather drink my dessert than eat it!
Speaking of, that happened to us once at the Ditch. The first time we ever went there. When the CM, as he was pouring goes "you wanted them strong right?" and did a whole extra float of tequila. Yowza!
Oh wow! I didn't even notice how our drinks were made. I just know it was seriously strong. So strong that it wasn't even enjoyable at first, but that changed quickly enough.
I can't believe Denny has never stayed at BCV! So, what did he think?
He really liked it. He still hasn't stayed at BLT either, but I honestly don't think he would like it there, so I've never even tried to book a stay there for the two of us. I guess I should, but I don't see the point.
Besides the fact that there was a cougar floating around.
MEOW!
Denny didn't even see the cougar. Too bad!
Accomplishing one New Years goal and getting caught up on TR's. I pretty much stopped reading them all in November. My dad was diagnosed with cancer and I just couldn't handle happy for awhile.
Glad you are back and reading. So sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he is doing OK right now. Getting a diagnosis like that is extremely stressful. Thinking and praying for you, your dad, and the rest of your family.
I'm not sure where I left off so read the last trip up to date.
I give you props for trying to catch up again. Sometimes if I get too far behind, I just give up, so you are doing much better than I!
I don't do Rock N Roller coaster, not a huge fan of coasters anyway.
I love coasters, but they don't always love me if I sit too far back. I need to be right up front!
I love Sci Fi and I agree it is very much like my memories of them. I really miss the drive ins
Those movie clips took me right back. I totally remember all those little snippets. I have no desire to sit in a car and watch movies these days, but they were certainly fun at the time.
I have decided one day I am going to DHS just to get pics of the Street Performers. One of the best memories I have of a trip with my DGS was with them. He talked about it for months afterwards.
It is fun to go to a park with a picture goal in mind. I do that a lot as well. The street performers are so awesome and the picture opportunities are limitless.
The Tarpon Springs part of the trip looked like so much fun. I spent time in St. Petersburg many years ago and don't have fond memories of it. The city was nice but some things happened while there that ruined it for me.
Ouch - Sorry to hear that. It must have been pretty bad to have such bad memories of it. We never got a chance to visit St. Pete's. I would like to if we go back to the area. They have some interesting segway tours that I would like to do.
Tarpon Springs reminded me of the movie Beyond the Twelve Mile Reef. It was about sponge divers and starred a very YOUNG Robert Wagner.
Cool! I have never seen that movie. Sounds like its worth looking up!
The kayaking looked like a lot of fun especially seeing the manatees but doubt I would ever do it. My brother has tried to get me to go out on the Delaware with him, he actually was a kayaking instructor for a few years, but not going to happen. I can't swim and I'm not really a water person.
I would honestly be a lot more afraid to kayak on the Delaware than with the manatees. It was seriously very shallow for most of the trip. The manatees were obviously in deeper water, but we were so close to the shore and it was so calm that it wasn't a bit scary.
The Skyway Bridge is terrifying. Really high and so low in spots it looks like the Bay will come right over the edge. I was on it years ago and couldn't wait to get off. My SIL is from St. Pete and had to cross it in a hurricane.
I can't imagine crossing it in a hurricane. That must have been insane. Hard to believe it wasn't completely shut down. In fact, I wonder how many times they actually have to shut it down.
Love the Eagles nest pics. We have one here in Philly not far from my house but it really is hard to get good shots of them because the area is roped off and protected. I'll have to head down again next month and hope the babies are visible.
Really? Where is it? I am curious. I absolutely LOVED seeing the babies and would love to be able to see more locally. Very cool!
Shell Beach looks like a collector's heaven. My DGD just started collecting shells and she would love it there. All we can find down the Jersey shore are clam and mussel shells.
I know!
Same at the Delaware beaches. Boring!
Sorry to hear you got hit with the gate but your pics on the safari were awesome, especially the lions and cheetahs. Glad you weren't injured too badly.
The hit in the chest just shook me up a bit, but I was fine. I was thrilled with how active the big cats were that day. Total score!
OK tipsy and amazing pics of Illuminations. Maybe I need to start drinking before taking pictures. You make me feel like a really bad amateur.
Yes - tipsy can be very freeing.
Actually, I really need to take a tripod on one of these trips. I just hate packing it. And I hate carrying it around.
Yay! Like I said - strong work!