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Ok...Linny's description of a meal that I've already tasted has me wanting to go back to that restaurant immediately.
When we first got there I was soooo full from just having eaten lunch, that I had no idea how I was going to possibly get this dinner in my stomach. That's why I chose the tuna as my app because out of the choices, it was the lightest of the bunch. However, after the first bite, my stomach miraculously made room for the rest of my meal, plus the little nibbles I had of the bacon.
Oh, and I do have to add that while the girls were enjoying wine with their dinner, I decided to be different and go for something a little more refreshing, so I had cocktail. It was called a Ziggy Stardust, and it had Grey Goose Poire, Rock Candy Syrup, Lemon, and Domaine Chandon in it. Very tasty.
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I just have to add this in here on what a value AC restaurant week is. Yes we drank a few glasses of wine and with tax and tip our meal was of course more than the $33. However, if just looking at the regular menu, the 10oz filet alone is $42. On our menu we had an 8oz. Kelly's bacon app would be $18. Do the math, it's a great deal!!
I'd pay a whole lot more for that bacon again!!!
And for some not following Melissa's TR - check out her countdown and compare to mine.
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Dang it! I guess I'll have to "Dream" about cruising on the "Fantasy" now. You two together again, locked down on a cruise ship? OMG!!!
THAT is great! You will have to get your TA expertise working and get your staterooms close, Kelly!
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Dang it! I guess I'll have to "Dream" about cruising on the "Fantasy" now. You two together again, locked down on a cruise ship? OMG!!!
THAT is great! You will have to get your TA expertise working and get your staterooms close, Kelly!
It is pretty exciting isn't it? Without having known where Kelly's stateroom was, I was booked two floors below, but in pretty much the exact same location of the ship, just on opposite sides. I think I'm port (left) and she's starboard (right), but I could be totally wrong about that. My father, who retired from the Navy, would be so disappointed...unless I was right of course.
I've gotta say that the American Cut dinner was the best meal that I had down there and actually can't wait to make the trip back to AC with Craig to bring him there (hopefully with Linny and Arnaud as well ).
Kelly's appetizer rocked!! Although the tuna was fabulous and light as well. Everything bagel bread?? Um, yes please I'll have another piece. I could have eaten an entire bowl of the creamy potatoes and the spinach along with it was divine. But the desserts were out of this world!! Really, popcorn flavored ice cream...hello??!! It was a fantastic start to a night that was still oh so young
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Oh yes. The night actually went way into the morning. If Kelly wants me too, I can always start the next update, I just need to make sure I'm not stepping on any TR toes.
Wow! I heard about the big storm that caused so much damage to AC, but now I'm wondering how much more damage was caused by the "Passporter Tornado!!!"
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Disclaimer: I will warn everyone know that there might not be too many details for the rest of this night. We had a lot of fun though!
After dinner we looked around the hotel for a bit, but there wasn’t a whole lot going on. Again big, open, empty spaces here. We did go outside where a large firepit was but quickly turned around as it was very windy and freezing outside! So we decided to head over to Resorts to see the show. Linny had scored us tickets to the show as her friend (and employee I believe) dances in the show. Little did we know that we’d be sitting front & center! The show is called ‘Divas do AC’ and is obviously the inspiration for the title of this TR. Divas is a drag show. I’d never been to a drag show before this night, but before hand I was really looking forward to it. Sitting in a small theater and in the front row to boot made ‘my first time’ that much better. It was awesome! These women look better than I do and can walk in 4-5 inch heels (I’m a flat shoe kind of person). They’re so talented too. And the backup dancers! They were amazing too! One guy is 50! He looked incredible! (Made me feel like a big slob.)
Joan Rivers was our host for the night. She loved to pick on a few guys, but one in particular. It was a riot! We saw Madonna, Patti LaBelle, Dolly Parton, Liza Minelli, and Prince. We were all kind of unsure how Prince fits into all this, but it was still entertaining. Linny isn’t much of a fan because apparently Prince is also the choreographer and puts himself in as the closing act. Show off!
We weren’t supposed to take pictures but Dawn was sneaky and used her iphone to take some, so while they aren’t the best, at least we have something to knid of show you what it was like.
Linny showing off
Patti
Patti
Joan
Dolly
Dolly
Joan as Snooki
Liza
Liza
Prince & the male dancers (one on left is 50! and one on right is Linny's friend that got us the tickets)
you can see Madonna here (iphone didn't get taken out until after she performed (she was first))
After the show you could meet the entertainers – get pictures & autographs. We passed and met the dancers instead. Everyone was so nice and just fabulous people! Made you feel right at home. We hung out with them for a drink at the bar across from the theater and then the impersonators came in too. When Joan came in as himself we were shocked! It took us a while to figure out who he was – it wasn’t until he talked like Joan that we knew who it was.
our 'red carpet' poses
Then we decided to head back to our hotel so we’d be closer to our beds. We watched Linny gamble (and win I might add – she had the best luck). Had some drinks – probably too many, but you only live once. We decided we were hungry and headed to EoS! Yes, our hotel has an Earl of Sandwich inside it!! We were all going to get something then when we got there, the smell hit me and I was done. I waited in line – got some water & chips and then told the girls I had to get out of there NOW! I made it back to the room and then so did everyone else, but it was a rough night for all of us. I’d gladly do it all over again though! I had a fabulous time with these girls that night!
What a great night and I'm so glad you guys sneaked some photos, as while the description was good, the photos bought it to life - I can't believe how amazing they look... and like you, I can't wear heels (ankle damage from a few years ago) so I admire anyone who can!
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It is pretty exciting isn't it? Without having known where Kelly's stateroom was, I was booked two floors below, but in pretty much the exact same location of the ship, just on opposite sides. I think I'm port (left) and she's starboard (right), but I could be totally wrong about that. My father, who retired from the Navy, would be so disappointed...unless I was right of course. 
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