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I did a search and could not find specific favorite dishes just places (well I did see snacks) Forgive my if it has been done I only went back 18 pages.
I thought it would be nice to see what others ordered and loved.
Drink (specialty or adult) This is where I need the most help. Sadly I have not had not even 1 adult drink in the bubble. I need to have 3 this year (not all at once) so I can get 3 light cubes (one for each kiddo).
TS dish, if buffet what item (specific)
MK- Liberty Tree (lunch) New England Pot Roast
HS- Poached Duck, Brown Derby
AK- Cha Shu Bo (from Dim Sum basket) Yak and Yeti
WS- Roast Lamb Meshoui, Marrakesh
FW- Seared Jumbo Scallops, Coral Reef
DTD- Pumpkin Ravioli, Puck's
Resort- Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli, California Grill
Snack
MK- Chream Cheese Pretzel, Scuttle's/Lunching Pad
HS- Blueberry Muffin, Writer's Stop
AK- Breadsticks w/sauce, Pizzafari
WS- Strawberry Crepe, Crepes de Chefs
FW- Blueberry Slush, that cart between The Land and Figment
DTD- Flan, Pollo Camero
Resort- Zebra Domes, no contest, The Mara (and Boma buffet)
Drink (specialty or adult)
MK- Blast-off Blueberry Slush, The Lunching Pad
HS- Strawberry/bannana Smoothie, KRNR (outside RnRc)
AK- Iced Chai Tea, Anandapur Tea Company
WS- Banfi Rosa Regale, Italy chocolate pairing room
FW- Beverly (just kidding), Strawberry Smoothie, Fountainview Cafe (seasonal)
DTD- Milk Chocolate and Caramel Quake Shake, Ghirardelli
Resort- Strawberry Guava Sunset, Cove Bar, Bay Lake Tower
That was fun. I only had to go to all ears three times.
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Great post. But I plan to give my entries at another time! Need to think about all of this!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Epcot my favorites are in Germany. I love Sommergarten's bratwurst. I could eat it everyday if my husband would let me. I also love Biergarten. Their spetzal is the best. I load up on 2 plates. I usually feel very sick when we leave but it is rare that I get german food. I also like Narcoossee's. We eat there on our last night. I get a adr so we can watch the fireworks when we are eating. I get the whole lobster with extra asparagus. DH gets the surf and turf but has crabcakes instead of lobster. I have nut allergies so I can't get what I want. I'd want the almond cheesecake. I;m not allergic to almonds but they also use peanuts in it. The cerry topping is awesome so DH and I get a bowl of the cherries and whipped cream. Heaven.
MK-Crystal Palace. Love the entire buffet
HS-Brown Derby; crab cakes
AK-Never done TS here
WS-Bistro de Paris; smoked salmon
FW-Only TS was buffet for DOD in 2009 special buffet in Coral Reef pavilion.
DTD-Fulton's; striped bass filet
Resort-Victoria & Albert's; ash crusted halibut w/butter clams and corn chowder
CS Item
MK-Casey's; hot dog and fries
HS-None
AK-Flametree; barbeque ribs
WS-La Cantina de San Angel; empanadas con queso
FW-None
DTD-None
Resort-Siesta's Pool bar Coronado; cheeseburger combo
Snack
MK-Aloha Isle; dole whip float
AK-None
HS-None
WS-Crepes de Chef France; strawberry crepe
FW-None
DTD-Ghiradelli's; hot chocolate fudge sundae
Resort-Sassagoula Floatworks FQ-beignets
Drink
MK-Lunching Pad; strawberry slush
HS-Backlot Canteen; stop light margarita
AK-Yak & Yeti Quality Beverages; yak attack
WS-Les Vins des Chefs de France; grand marnier orange slush
FW-Club Cool; beverly!!!
DTD-Paradiso 37; strawberry margarita
Resort-Belle Vue Lounge BWI; bloody mary
That's it...I think. Thank god for Allears for the reference a few times. Just used it for specific names on items and kiosks etc. This was a lot of fun!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
HS- Deep Fried Boursin from 50's Prime Time Cafe (or just eaten at the Tune in Lounge like we usually do)
AK - Rainforest Cafe Onion Rings - do these count?
WS - Couscous in Restaurant Marrakesh (honestly I hate couscous but their's is yummy
FW - Does the corn bread in Garden Grill count? Don't eat fish so not eaten at Coral Reef and didn't really like Garden Grill food much apart from the bread
DTD - Shepherd's Pie at Ragland Road
Resort - Boardwalk ESPN Club Boo-Yeah-Chilli or Dingers. Both are equal faves for us!
CS- dish (specific)
MK - Chilli Cheese Fries from Pecos Bills
HS - Not really got any
AK - Not really got any
WS - Japanese Curry in Japanese Pavillion
FW - Chicken Noodle Salad at Sunshine Seasons in the Land
DTD - Mozzarella & Tomato Sandwich at Earl of Sandwich
Resort - Fajitas at Coronado Springs Pepper Market (best value CS going)
Snack
MK - Aloha Dol Whip
HS - Sushi from Starring Rolls or a Jalepeno Stuffed Pretzel from Gertz
AK - Churros
WS - Free sode from Cool Station
FW - Chips from the Rose & Crown in UK Pavillion
DTD - Battered Sausages from Ragland Road
Resort - Tie-dyed Cheesecake from Pop Century Food Court
Drink (specialty or adult)
MK - Pineapple Float from the Dol Whip section
HS - BBC from Tune in Lounge (Bailey's Banana Colada)
AK - Safari Amber beer from African bar
WS - None
FW - Grey Goose Slush from France or Cider and Black from Rose & Crown or Welsh Dragon from Rose & Crown
What is your favorite....
TS dish, if buffet what item (specific)
MK- Dinner at LTT--I love everything they give you except the mac and cheese
HS- Oyster and Brie Soup at HBD
AK- Dim Sum at Yak and Yeti
WS- At Chef's de France we like to share the cheese and pate plates
FW- The Chocolate Wave at Coral Reef (okay its dessert, but . . .)
DTD- The Dalkey Duo and Scallop Forest at Ragland Road
Resort- Arancini at Citricos, Ostrich at Cali Grill, Portobello soup at Artist Point, Nimros Ranch Lamb at Victoria and Alberts, Crab Cake at Flying Fish, Shrimp and Green Curry at Sanaa.
CS- dish (specific)
MK- Lighthouse Sandwich at Columbia Harbor House
HS- Butterfinger Cupcake at Starring Rolls
AK- 1/2 chicken at Flame Tree
WS- Gyro plate from Tangerine Cafe
FW- Veggie Flatbread Sandwich from Sunshine Seasons
DTD- The Original at Earl of Sandwich
Resort- Kid's chicken nuggets at CBR--they come in a sand pail!
Snack
MK- Citrus Swirl at Aloha Isle
HS- Carrot Cake Cookie at Writer's Stop
AK- Egg Rolls from Yak and Yeti counter service
WS- Crepes from the cart in France
FW- Strawberry Shortcake from Sunshine Seasons
DTD- ???
Resort- Zebra Domes from the Mara at AKL
Drink (specialty or adult)
MK- Dole Whip Float
HS- Stoplight Margarita at Backlot Canteen
AK- Yak Attack from Yak and Yeti and Margarita from the Dawa Bar
WS- Italian Margaritas, and anything from La Cava de Tequila
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What is your favorite....
TS dish, if buffet what item (specific)
MK- Dinner at LTT--I love everything they give you except the mac and cheese
HS- Oyster and Brie Soup at HBD
AK- Dim Sum at Yak and Yeti
WS- At Chef's de France we like to share the cheese and pate plates
FW- The Chocolate Wave at Coral Reef (okay its dessert, but . . .)
DTD- The Dalkey Duo and Scallop Forest at Ragland Road
Resort- Arancini at Citricos, Ostrich at Cali Grill, Portobello soup at Artist Point, Nimros Ranch Lamb at Victoria and Alberts, Crab Cake at Flying Fish, Shrimp and Green Curry at Sanaa.
CS- dish (specific)
MK- Lighthouse Sandwich at Columbia Harbor House
HS- Butterfinger Cupcake at Starring Rolls
AK- 1/2 chicken at Flame Tree
WS- Gyro plate from Tangerine Cafe
FW- Veggie Flatbread Sandwich from Sunshine Seasons
DTD- The Original at Earl of Sandwich
Resort- Kid's chicken nuggets at CBR--they come in a sand pail!
Snack
MK- Citrus Swirl at Aloha Isle
HS- Carrot Cake Cookie at Writer's Stop
AK- Egg Rolls from Yak and Yeti counter service
WS- Crepes from the cart in France
FW- Strawberry Shortcake from Sunshine Seasons
DTD- ???
Resort- Zebra Domes from the Mara at AKL
Drink (specialty or adult)
MK- Dole Whip Float
HS- Stoplight Margarita at Backlot Canteen
AK- Yak Attack from Yak and Yeti and Margarita from the Dawa Bar
WS- Italian Margaritas, and anything from La Cava de Tequila
FW- Beverly
DTD- Sherbet Margarita at Rainforest Cafe
Resort- Lapu Lapu at Tambu Lounge at the Poly
Heather, it seems we agree on a lot of this. You mentioned many of my favorites from the TS choices at the resorts. Had the Ranch Lamb at V&A's just a few weeks ago. And the beverage choices are similar too. I guess we're both foodies. I always do TS for dinner in WDW. A big part of what I look forward to on each trip. Probably, as much as the parks. Hope to run into you again at Disney some day
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!