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TREX looks cool but I was worried the food would be like rainforest cafe in that its just alright at best.....but it looks cool *LOL* Eric kept wanting to go in there but it was very crowded so we didnt. I really hate when you are upset and its just like things get worse like with the service there ya know?? too bad about all that....But i can't wait to hear what you thought of Sanaa. Have you eaten at Jiko before? just curious because I was wondering if they are similar at all....
Sorry about the disappointing service at T-Rex. The place looks really cool though. Can't wait to hear about your anniversary dinner.
It is a pretty neat place.
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Great pics of T-Rex!!
Thanks!
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Kelly, Im so sorry I have so much catching up to do on your TR! I hope all is well with you and I hope you're not experiencing Terrible 2s with Dylan like I have with Skyler lately!
Hi Becki!! I've been wondering where you have been. I hope everything is going ok. Dylan has his moments, but overall he's pretty good.
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T-Rex looks neat, but it does seem that the wait staff is a weak point for these one. Can't wait to hear about your dinner at Sanaa (one of my new favorites).
I guess it is all about the atmosphere in a place like that. Sanaa was the opposite - although there's good atmosphere there too.
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Great photos of T-Rex. I have heard similar comments about the food being nothing special, but the setting of it certainly is!
Like I said to Cam - it's all about your surroundings at a place like T-Rex. I mean the food isn't bad, but it's definitelty nothing to write home about.
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Yup--Sanaa became a return engagement for us as well--we're having lunch there next week! AND lunch in Dec!
That's great! Are you going to try something new each time?
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TREX looks cool but I was worried the food would be like rainforest cafe in that its just alright at best.....but it looks cool *LOL* Eric kept wanting to go in there but it was very crowded so we didnt. I really hate when you are upset and its just like things get worse like with the service there ya know?? too bad about all that....But i can't wait to hear what you thought of Sanaa. Have you eaten at Jiko before? just curious because I was wondering if they are similar at all....
You guys should have just peeked inand taken a look around. Wehaven't eaten at Jiko, so I can't compare the two. I'm sure someone else could though. I'd love to try Jiko - I'm thinking about trying it on our birthday trip in August with the Wanyama Safari.
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Hi Kelly, my computer hasn't been working, and I can finally get onto PPer on my phone! I was also in Chicago with Skyler helping take careof my elderly grandma who's been in and out of the hospital with Pneumonia and my aunt who lives 2 floors above that grandma in the same condo building was seriously injured learnin to ride her new scooter and only riding 2mph. I was more than happy to help take care of them for a little while until one of my mom's other sisters came. My mom also was here for a second visit before we went to Chicago.
Congrats on your anniversary! Can't wait to hear about dinner at Sanaa!
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Once we had freshened up, Mike & I headed out to our 6:50pm ADR at Sanaa over at Kidani Village. We decided to do a late celebration for our 3rd anniversary with this dinner. (Becki graciously agreed before we left on the trip to watch Dylan for the night while we had dinner on our own.) We had seen a PhotoPass photographer in the lobby several times earlier in the week and as we left our room we looked down into the lobby to see one there, so we decided to have out picture taken before we left for AKV.
After our mini photo shoot we headed outside. We decided we would walk over to Kidani Village. It was a nice walk over and they had some trivia along the way to keep you on the path and keep you entertained. I ended up taking a picture of every board we passed on the way (and the way back). Picture from the walk over:
I thought it was neat that the parking areas were divided by being named after a Lion King character and color coded.
We had to hurry a little towards the end because of all the stopping on the way over. Once inside we found our way down to Sanaa (via the elevator – later found out that we could have taken the main lobby stairs).
We received our buzzer after checking in and headed outside to view the savannah. And who did we run into out there? None other than Cam, Luke, & Princess Stefanie. We chatted a bit (I believe they had just finished their meal at Sanaa) and then took to taking in the view. WOW! I could sit out there for quite some time. All too soon our buzzer went off – right as the giraffes made an appearance. I stuck around long enough to grab a few photos of them.
We were seated and Arlette was our server. Mike ordered a draft of the Safari Amber beer and I got a Malawi Mango Margarita. After looking over the menu we decided to split something. We went with the bread service and chose the Naan, Roti, and Paratha with Mint and Onion Raita, Mango Chutney, and Coriander Chutney as accompaniments. We also shared the appetizer for two which included Potato and Pea Samosa, Pulled Duck with Red Curry Sauce, Roasted Cauliflower. We each also had another drink. Our total came to $53.33 after a 10% DVC discount and tax, but before tip.
I love how it seems like you're sitting under the trees.
I guess I was too hungry to take a picture of the app for 2 before we devoured it.
We went back out to look at the savannah again after dinner and then headed inside to look around the lobby and gift shop (Johari Treasures). The gift shop was a bit of a disappointment. It’s SO small, but I guess with our big the one is over at Jambo House they decided they didn’t need much. We picked up a Kidani Village (est. 2009) t-shirt for $26.58 and then made our way out to walk back to Jambo House.
Once back in the room, Dylan was fast asleep and Becki was watching Aladdin. She said he pretty much went to sleep right after we left – I guess he was exhausted.
Memories from our fourth day:
The weather today was…sunny & hot & humid - again.
Today we walked…3.97 miles. (I guess that walk to DTD may not have been as far. This also doesn’t include Mike & I’s walk to AKV and back.)
Today we spent…$225.23+ (T-rex lunch, shopping @ DTD, a water, dinner at Sanaa, and a t-shirt at AKV).
The best thing today was…dinner at Sanaa!
The worst thing today was…the journey to DTD!
The funniest thing today was…Becki trying to watch Aladdin. She said it kept freezing and thought the Disney channel would be one to work well since we were in Disney!
Today we tried…Sanaa
and the result was…it was a excellent food and atmosphere. We will definitely be back
The most magical moment today was…walking to AVK with my hubby.
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What a wonderful way to end the day after the mid day fiasco!
Loved all the pictures of the savannah at Kidani. And Sanaa is going to have to be on the list of new places to try. Everyone is giving it great reviews.
Great pic of you and Mike in the lobby of Jamba House. Steph and I utilized that too. The pics came out pretty good.
I like that they try to make the walk between the two buildings interesting. But now I want to know the answers to the questions on the boards you posted! LOL Guess I will have to check it out in Nov.
What a wonderful way to celebrate your Anniversary! Thank heavens for people willing to watch our little ones!
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2005 June DCL West Coast/DL & DCA
2002 April Disneyland - offsite
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