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Glad to see you back!! Sounds like a great day at AK. You definitely had two delicious meals
Thanks! We definitely don't skimp on meals! LOL!
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Originally Posted by Nemo125
Just read this whole TR - sounds like a fun and pretty relaxing trip. Love all your food reviews and photos! Glad you are feeling better! Can't wait to read more!
WoW! Welcome! I kind of like to do food pics. *shrug*
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Originally Posted by Hugmonster
So Glad to see you updating again. I'm also so done with Winter!
Thanks! Winter was just soooo taxing this year! I know - it could have been worse.
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Originally Posted by chezp
Sorry the winter's been so miserable for you guys this year. How great that you've got some Disney vacations to look forward to.
Thanks Cheryl! We have the spring and summer to get through but we are already planning!
Last night, we didn't re-arrange bags (for the cruise) so I got up around 7:30-8 and Chuck wasn't far behind me. It was again too cold for balcony sitting so we worked on the bags and stuff while having tea/coffee. We dismantled our owner's locker as we were canceling this service. It just was not working for us. We had plenty of Health and Beauty aids but kept replenishing those. Chuck had some shorts and a pair of swim trunks and we both had flip flops. Ponchos, a sewing kit and some coffee and tea things. But the vitamins I left, turned bad and some of the meds (Colace) became one solid brick. And since we were bringing these meds and things every time anyway, we decided it was kind of a waste for us. We didn't realize that the whole plastic tub was ours - we thought we had to send it back empty. (Found that out after we got home)
Anyway, around noon we headed out to HS.
We had some FP+ for Star Tours @2p then TSMM at 3:20 and ToT at 5. BUT, because we got there so early and Chuck wanted to get the "thrill" rides done before eating anything so we decided to change things up a bit. We waited standby for ToT only about 40 mins. He looks like he had so much fun!
Then after Chuck took his drop (I don't do this. Fear of elevators and dropping), we went over to RnR to pick up some tee shirts for a friend. Chuck didn't ride though.
By the time we were done here, it was time to head over to Star Tours and Chuck rode that while I shopped. Then we went for lunch at Pizza Planet - a bit more leisurely this time.
We worked our way over to TSMM where I beat Chuck this time.
Then we worked/shopped our way out of the park. We went back to Kidani and took a nap. While we were in line for ToT, I booked an ADR for Paradisio 37 for the evening. Chuck and I have been meaning to try this and figured why not. We went back to DTD and picked up some Crocs for Chuck at WoD. Then headed over to Paradisio 37. What a cluster! There was no one at the podium by the walkway so we went up to the main dining area (along with everyone else). We were given a pager and had to stand outside (in the cold as it was about 50 degrees that night) waiting. After about 30 mins, I was ready to say forget it and go to Splitsville. Just as I was getting ready to give up, our pager went off. They put us at a high top up against the elevator so we had to move completely out of our seats every time someone had to use the lift! It was ridiculous. Not to mention that it was difficult to get in/out of because the table next to us had blocked everything off. Luckily, our server Aelysha was nice. Margaritas for me, Rum Runner and a Beer of the Dead for Chuck. We split a few apps - quesadillas, trio dip and civiche for Chuck.
The food was good so we probably won't totally discount this one. Just hope that it's less crowded next time. We took our time strolling back to the busses, along the way calling our daughter and wishing her a Happy Birthday and then stopped for a scoop at Ghirardelli's! Great end to the trip!
We got on the bus back to Kidani - although the kids on the bus behind us (by "kids", I mean 20 somethings) kept calling it "Kilamanjaro Village" - LOL. In bed relatively early as tomorrow was our CRUISE!
I will probably continue this in the DCL section as well. I will post a link.
Your food looks good, but what a hassle...waiting so long for a table and then having to get up every time someone had to use the lift! That's crazy!
Excited to hear about the cruise!
It was a weird spot for a table. Food was good though. I just started the cruise part. Going to post a link.
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Originally Posted by xwewhisper
Sounds like such an awkward table but the food looked yummy! Excited to hear about your cruise!!
Up next! Look for the link!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great time at DHS! Dinner looked delish!
It was good. I think we will probably go back some time.
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Originally Posted by MikeL
Sorry your time at Paradiso was less than hoped for. But somebody sure looked like they were enjoying themselves on ToT
Wasn't that just a GREAT picture!? I love it!
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Originally Posted by chezp
Wow, look at both your scores on Toy Story Midway Mania - amazing!
Sorry Paradiso 37 wasn't better. We went about six years ago and haven't made it back yet. It was Ok, but nothing spectacular for us...
I didn't think it was spectacular either. And because of the way the service started, it may be a while before we go back. But I wouldn't discount it totally.
We are a bit competitive on those rides.
Sounds like a fun day at DHS! I would not have been happy with that table location at Paradiso 37 either Glad to hear that you at least enjoyed the food! Looking forward to catching up with your cruise portion of the trip
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