Originally Posted By jkayjs Had a freak snow storm a couple of wks ago that dumped close to 8inches of wet heavy snow. All the snow from a cold white winter had just finished melting when it hit. We sometimes have snow @ this time but rarely this much. Anyway.....I'd had enough so last wk I decided to come to the land of sun, fun & enchantment. Made a couple of calls & viol`a I have a trip planned! Didn't go the parks last time we were down so I'm in desperate need of some park time. ER has been hideous & I'm weary of reality, need some fantasy to make me forget even if just for a moment how raw & punitive life can be(wow where'd that come from). Sooooooo I checked the flts & decided to treat my daughter & myself to a nite or two @ the BW. Got an amazing deal. Booked BW & made res @ the Garden View Lounge for afternoon tea. Now I know that this a yawner for many but it just makes me smile so I'm sharing! It's a win/win...visit with my daughter & the Mouse, life can be sweet sometimes.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer I love last minute trips. They always have a very different feel to them than the ones that are planned out months in advance. They are like a little surprise package that someone leaves at your door and then runs. I just had my last minute trip this past weekend and it was a blast. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoyed mine.
Originally Posted By disney pete this is no yawner this is great news i would be soooooooooooooooo jealous if we werent heading there in 2 weeks ourselves hope you have a great time and enjoy all the pixie dust it will help put the er to the back of your mind.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 That's great! I'm sure you'll have a magical time. BW was recently rehabbed, so the room should be very nice again (they were looking quite tired a few years ago). However, if you waited until next month, it would have been a Spiritual trip as well! ;-)
Originally Posted By jkayjs <<However, if you waited until next month, it would have been a Spiritual trip as well! ;-)>> Well who's to say there might not be another last minute visit!
Originally Posted By jkayjs OK just 3 days till I'm off. I pack today already have it started. Work two 12's then leave late Thurs afternoon. Deciding on a place to eat that I haven't been yet. In the parks the only 3 I haven't been to are in the WS. China, Italy(since the change)& Japan(since the update). I've been to many in the resorts but not all. So folks here's your chance to chime in with your favs. I'ld love to here which & why. We'll most likely go to a couple if time permits but I definately want to hit at least one I haven't enjoyed yet. Thx as you can see I'm getting pretty excited & @ my age that could be lethal!
Originally Posted By mousermerf I think Italy is very "meh" right now - it's not the final restaurant. It's a transition location, or so they said, but the idea of a final "new" location seem to have been dropped when they announced the new pizzeria. Essentially Alfredo's left sponsorship and Patina picked the place up. So, I don't recommend it. I've also never been a fan of China and I recently went there after it's refurb and menu change. The food was ok and the interior was nicely redone, but it was just ok, not amazing or great.. ya know? I prefer quick service for the food quality, or rather, they seem the same. As for Japan, the Tokyo Dining is one of my favorite place in World Showcase. Teppan Edo is nice, but not changed much since the refurb, but Tokyo Dining is essentially a whole new offering over what it used to be - and it has a gorgeous view of the lagoon. I went two skeptics, and one fan of Japanese food, the skeptics pouted at the menu offerings and prices while the Nihon-phile was intrigued. Once we ordered, everyone was very happy though - very very happy. The service was great and the food was very good. Admittedly it was a matter of knowing the food well enough to get the two skeptics to eat something.. but what they had they were more then happy with, and since they were price conscious they were happy with the serving size too. Nihon-phile had some crazy stuff and all sorts of sushi and I got my usual Bento box of variety (I think were there for a late lunch). Also, drink-wise, the Samurai I believe is the name of a lovely drink which is essentially something like a glass filled with vodka, a splash of plum wine to take the edge off, and then a slice of lime in case you need it. Stoic, crystal clear, and puts anyone in a great mood.
Originally Posted By MPierce While I found the Nine Dragons to be just OK Chinese food. I found the Canton Pepper Beef, and Honey Sesame Chicken both to be very good. Excellent service also. Tokyo Dining was superb service. The food was good, but the menu has been shorten since the last time we ate there a year ago. Tutto Italia was definitely our best meal this last trip, and one of the better meals of any WDW trip. While pricey (like everything at WDW) the food was exceptional. I highly recommend the Casareci, and the Farfalle. Service was also excellent. The only drawback is the seating seems more crowded here than other restaurants.
Originally Posted By jkayjs THX merf & MPierce. We were already leaning towards Japan for one of our meals. I've wanted to check out Tutto Italia so am very pleased you enjoyed it so much MPierce. <<The only drawback is the seating seems more crowded here than other restaurants.>> You know we felt the same thing when it was still Alfredo's. Almost like you sitting on top of one another but we enjoyed the food so this may be one of our picks. Does anyone have a suggestion @ the resorts?
Originally Posted By leobloom My group has eaten at the restuarants in China, Japan, Mexico, and Morocco. We usually eat in China because we like the atmosphere, and it's a tradition for us. But the meal at the Morocco restaurant was really good, too. Places to stay away from: Mexico.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Places to stay away from: Mexico. << Most definetly!!!!! Unless you like poor service, and the taste of TV diner Mexican food.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "Does anyone have a suggestion @ the resorts?" Sanaa at the DVC area (Kidani Village) of the AKL has been getting very good reviews. I went last spring a few weeks after it opened, and the food was really good. I'm not a very adventurous eater, but I was able to find something exotic enough that it was an experience, but mild enough that I enjoyed it as well. There some unpleasant after-effects (for me and someone else in our group) that we traced back to our meal there, but that only lasted a couple hours...
Originally Posted By jkayjs We loved Sanaa. The food was very good & the atmosphere was great. We have been to many of the on-site places but there are still a few we just haven't gotten to. BTW has anyone been to Tusker House since it change? How is it?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Used to do Italy and Japan regularly in the pre-DDP days. Have done them both since their 'rehabs'. Food was very good, but Italy's pricepoints are absurd (even with 20% discount) and Japan isn't nearly as good as the Benihana in the Hilton at DD, which serves larger portions at lower prices. China? Haven't been back since it had its redo. Have made three PSs each of my last trips only to cancel. The menu has really been stripped bare. This place actually had a multiple page menu as recently as three years ago. Now, it's about 10 choices ... and Chinese chicken salad just isn't ever going to work for me. This isn't TGI Friday's or Applebys (that's gotta be spelled wrong but it is 3 a.m.!) Frankly, unless you know a CM that is getting a special discount (something beyond the 20%) I wouldn't go to any of them. But if I had to pick one, Tepan Edo would be far and away by choice. As to the resorts, Sanaa is definitely the best new locale. Just don't order a burger there! If you really want some Spirited secrets, you know how to reach me with your special Spirit LE pin/holographic communicator. But I'd use it in the next 36 hours!
Originally Posted By GMouse I love last minute trips. I have no patience when it comes to waiting for vacation. I planned a trip for June to WDW and it's taking forever. However, a couple weeks ago I found out I'm going to be going to Aneheim for a business trip in April! I'll get to see DisneyLand for the first time!!! I've been going to WDW for close to 20 years so I'm really excited to see the "other" parks. Anyways, I share in your excitement.
Originally Posted By jkayjs OK just got back a couple of hours ago. It never fails to amaze me how time drags waiting to go & how fast it flys once you're there! Did DHS & EPCOT Fri. Sat went to AK in the am. It opened @ 8am(not EMH). Walked on to EE back to back but did regret the second time. Went to Pizzafari for breakfast & was pleasantly surprised. The food was pretty good for counter, lots of it & cheap by Disney standards. Scrambled eggs(lg portion), 3 full pcs of bacon, a lg hash brown patty & a biscuit for $6.29. That's cheaper than the food courts @ the resorts. On top of that there was a coupon @ the bottom of the receipt for 20% off your total purchase @ The Emporium, Mouse Gear, Mickey's of Hollywood & Kestone Clothiers, Island Mercantile or WoD between the hours of 9am-12pm valid thru April 17. Went to DHS in the afternoon & EPCOT that evening. Had a great time. Did all the parks except MK. Ended up eating @ Marrakesh Sat evening~daughter's choice. It was good & the entertainment was fun. Completely enjoyed the BW. The room was lovely & the bed very comfortable. Got a 1pm check-out which was great. We slept in then took our time getting ready. We had to pick up something @ DHS that we had embroidered the day before then headed to GF for tea. Best of all got to spend lots of quality time with my daughter. The weather was lovely & all was right with the world for a while. Got in went straight to see my grandson's & of course give them a little something from Mickey. Tomorrow it's back to reality & not quite sure I'm ready but I'm certainly better then when I left!
Originally Posted By jkayjs BTW GMouse have a great time. You will LOVE DL it's THE CLASSIC for sure!
