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Great update Dave! And was that a "Hidden Dave" in the first shot of the new wine storage units?
I've only been lucky enough to dine at CG 2x, but both were wonderful. Glad you enjoyed yourself!
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Glad you enjoyed your meal at the CG so much Dave! My DH, DD and I went up there in October for a glass of wine and shared a flatbread. It was expensive but we certainly enjoyed the views as we got a window seat. I can't say our meals have always been spot on there but we always love the ambiance of the restaurant!
I enjoyed the CG so much, even with the steep price tag! Glad you got to experience the new look of the place!
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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!
Great update Dave! And was that a "Hidden Dave" in the first shot of the new wine storage units?
I've only been lucky enough to dine at CG 2x, but both were wonderful. Glad you enjoyed yourself!
Glad you enjoyed the update and I had a great time there!
I can see a bit of reflection on the wine storage units, so perhaps it may be!
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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!
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It was probably about 10:15 or so, when I arrived by monorail at the Grand Floridian. I decided to go to Mizner’s for the second straight night as I knew Tammi, would be working that night. She’s always so engaging, a real pro at what she does and an overall great CM! She wouldn’t be working the rest of my stay as she will be working with the new Four Seasons Resort staff, help set up their bar operations.
A strange view after exiting the monorail at the Grand Floridian with the garbage can!
The big band setup outside of Mizner’s Lounge.
Love the little artistic touches and theming at Mizner’s!
The enclosed ramp to the right entrance to Mizner’s!
Myself with Tammi
After having a nightcap and an espresso, it was getting a bit late and time to head back to Port Orleans Riverside. It was another late night, but I didn’t seem too tired. It was closing in on midnight, when I left. I told Tammi, I’d see her on my next WDW trip!
The corridors on the 2nd floor of the Grand Floridian with their boutiques.
Hallway and check-in area for Citrico’s.
Interesting perspective of the ceiling lights at the GF
Table and flowers in the main lounge of the GF
More of the lounge and grand staircase
I went outside and one of the bell services CMs got a taxi for me back to Riverside. It was a pretty short ride and probably only took about five minutes or so, until I was back at my resort.. Before heading to my room, I took a few photos inside the main building.
River Roost Lounge, quite empty just after midnight.
Check in area.
Chandelier in main building. May be in River Roost Lounge, but not sure!
Ol’ Man River theme pool at Riverside.
After about a five minute walk, I arrived at Building 37 and up to the 2nd floor in Alligator Bayou and turned in for the night, after another long and active day!
NEXT: Will I Like This Reimagined Attraction?
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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!
Great pictures of the GF late at night without lots of people!
Glad you enjoyed them! I can't believe I was able to stay up that late and amazes me! Perhaps, it's a bit of Disney adrenalin I brought along with me for the ride?
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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!
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It's quite surreal and beyond peaceful, which I love!
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Lovely way to end the evening!
Yes, it was! Hard to stay away from the lounges with my Pleasure Island in redevelopment as that's where I used to go to at night after dinner. Hopefully, the new Disney Springs, will be something I'll like and can frequent regularly!
You don't know how much I miss the Adventurer's Club as I was pretty much a regular there every night on my annual WDW trips. It was so unique! Just loved the casual atmosphere there. Was wishing they'd bring it back, but...you never know! The Boardwalk would be perfect as it fits in and complements the 1930's theming of the area! Just my ideas on the situation and how much I miss it!
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Great pictures of the GF and Riverside!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Nice pictures of the GF!
Glad you enjoyed it and I think I pretty much covered the entire main building in this TR for certain!
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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!
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You don't know how much I miss the Adventurer's Club as I was pretty much a regular there every night on my annual WDW trips. It was so unique! Just loved the casual atmosphere there. Was wishing they'd bring it back, but...you never know! The Boardwalk would be perfect as it fits in and complements the 1930's theming of the area! Just my ideas on the situation and how much I miss it!
I only made it there once before it closed as I was 18 at the time, didn't leave me much time to enjoy it! We also loved it and are sad to see it go, I was hooked after just one visit!
I only made it there once before it closed as I was 18 at the time, didn't leave me much time to enjoy it! We also loved it and are sad to see it go, I was hooked after just one visit!
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Another Adventurers' Club fan here! Truly unique and just so much fun.
Glad I'm not the only one, but I know I'm not! That's a guarantee! Just frequent the lounges more now.....but hope DTD becomes more welcoming with the new development for adults. I understand why they closed down PI as they had problems there as I witnessed some of it from some of the townies, who'd cause trouble in this area, but they should preserve some of it like the Adventurers Club and the Comedy Club. They were unique to PI and WDW and quite missed!
I'm sure Disney with their imagineers can do it in a way without drawing in some undesirables! I think the bulk of the problem was the annual passes (quite cheap) and nightly rates offered for PI, which help draw in a lot of the non Disney folk from the Orlando area, which was the problem. Miss this area so much the way it was, but perhaps Disney Springs...I may like, but will always pull for my Adventurers Club to return! I hope Disney sees 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!
The Adventurer's Club...lives on only in Disney Lore for me, as I never visited. I'm glad I'm a West Coaster, as at least I have Trader Sam's. Wish I could have seen it.
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