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Sorry about your meal. Your shrimp dish looked good, but Mark's Buff Chicken dip looked like chili to me. I agree with what the others have said about Buffalo wings. Having grown up not far from Buffalo we take great pride in our wings and are spoiled. I too only get them if I know they will be made from someone from Buffalo or that area. . More great pics. The run Disney sign brought back great memories.
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How disappointing about dinner!. I know you were very excited to try it. I'm glad you guys are getting some much needed rest. I'm not sure the tone of your next post sounds that great either.
Finally all caught up! I just love reading along. As you may know we arrived on the same day and were "up stream" at POR-Riverside. I hope to get a short trip report out soon, if my crazy work schedule allows.
Looking forward to reading it!
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Hearing you talk about the weather that first night (Friday) brings me back to the boat ride down the Sassagoula River to DTD - very cold. However, it warmed up nicely after that.
It did, didn't it? It was still a bit cold for some of the next day, as I recall, but after that, the weather was so much better.
Florida flowers and Caribbean cruising - the trip report! UPDATED 3/15
Eek not a great report for the Turf Club, and we're supposed to eat here in just a few weeks. Although I've already picked which entrée I'd want, if I'm not that hungry I know I'd go for the shrimp app, and I do love spicy food - so, hmm ... we will see. Mostly we just want to eat at the resort as, like you, it'll be late and we want to eat and then head straightaway to the room.
I did read a number of Yelp reviews raving about a Turf Club server named Max. Perhaps it's worth a try to ask for him. Although you should be able to expect good service no matter the server.
I cannot believe anyone may swim when its in the 40s.
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Sorry about the disappointing meal. We stayed at SS for a weekend trip one late fall and I can tell you the CS area and gift shop were always busy in the late evening. The CS offerings are very good and a bit different than the usual fare. We would eat dinner in a park, then end up grabbing a flatbread or some other
" meal" to take back to the room. I agree about the parking. Seems awkward. Thanks for the treehouse photos. Did you notice much noise from the boat traffic on the river?
All caught up! Sorry dinner was such a disappointment. I had toyed with the idea of booking the Turf Club for hubby's birthday next month, I'm glad I didn't.
I know several others mentioned it already, but I'll say it as well- anything with the term buffalo is expected to be spicy here in the States.... I do think they should list it as such for those unaware....
As for going to bed early at 8:30pm- well, that is what time I go to bed on most work nights so it seems fine to me.....
I'll be curious if yall can finally get into the shop for breakfast items the next morning....
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I know several others mentioned it already, but I'll say it as well- anything with the term buffalo is expected to be spicy here in the States.... I do think they should list it as such for those unaware....
It would be good if they had...
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As for going to bed early at 8:30pm- well, that is what time I go to bed on most work nights so it seems fine to me.....
I guess it depends what time you get up - you wait until you see what time we were up the next morning!
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I'll be curious if yall can finally get into the shop for breakfast items the next morning....
Too bad you didn't know the Buffalo reference means spicy.
We had Christmas dinner at Turf Club a few years ago and really enjoyed it. We did eat on the patio, though, and I think that was much better than the dark, noisy inside area. We all really enjoyed our meals there, and we had the DDP, so with that we felt it was a good value.
I'm sure the jet lag doesn't help. I know with any of my trips to Europe or Asia, when I get home I don't want much more than soup or a sandwich and then sleep, as nothing tastes particularly good when I'm that tired, and I'm usually pretty grumpy, too.
Hope you find some breakfast in the morning with less lines! Since I'm guessing you'll be up early, I'd think you'll be beating the crowds?
So sorry dinner wasn't exceptional, especially for Mark. The minute I read Buffalo I knew his meal would be hot as Luke loves hot and spicy so he always opts for a dish if it says Buffalo. Your nighttime photos around SSR make it look so beautiful.
Too bad you didn't know the Buffalo reference means spicy.
We had Christmas dinner at Turf Club a few years ago and really enjoyed it. We did eat on the patio, though, and I think that was much better than the dark, noisy inside area. We all really enjoyed our meals there, and we had the DDP, so with that we felt it was a good value.
I'm sure the jet lag doesn't help. I know with any of my trips to Europe or Asia, when I get home I don't want much more than soup or a sandwich and then sleep, as nothing tastes particularly good when I'm that tired, and I'm usually pretty grumpy, too.
I think you're spot on and I don't think I'll be scheduling any further table service meals the night we arrive.
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Hope you find some breakfast in the morning with less lines! Since I'm guessing you'll be up early, I'd think you'll be beating the crowds?
Too bad you didn't know the Buffalo reference means spicy.
We had Christmas dinner at Turf Club a few years ago and really enjoyed it. We did eat on the patio, though, and I think that was much better than the dark, noisy inside area. We all really enjoyed our meals there, and we had the DDP, so with that we felt it was a good value.
I'm sure the jet lag doesn't help. I know with any of my trips to Europe or Asia, when I get home I don't want much more than soup or a sandwich and then sleep, as nothing tastes particularly good when I'm that tired, and I'm usually pretty grumpy, too.
Hope you find some breakfast in the morning with less lines! Since I'm guessing you'll be up early, I'd think you'll be beating the crowds?
I think this is a very good point I put myself off Boma the same way I was just too jet lagged to cope with the noise or the lines or wait for dishes to be refilled. We haven't been back yet we love Chef Mickeys
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. I know you were very excited to try it. I'm glad you guys are getting some much needed rest. I'm not sure the tone of your next post sounds that great either.
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