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Glad you were able to get back into the California Grill as I know how much you enjoy that restaurant! Your fast passes look great and I agree that getting the Pandora rides can be tough and I've learned that you should try right away for the days further into your trip.
How silly that you can't make a ressie for 1, but that you have to trick the system by booking for 2 and then modifying sheesh. Glad you got it, and cleverly so.
Congrats on Flights of Passage - it's a challenge for sure. All your FP sound great and you've got quite the line-up there for a very enjoyable trip.
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Great job on the fastpasses!
And a belated Happy Anniversary Remembrance for your parents--thats a sweet tribute to them.
I was very happy with the FP+s I got. I always remember these dates each year.
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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 FP plans! Congrats on getting the CG ressie!
Glad I was finally able to get an ADR for the Cali! Quite happy with the FP+s.
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Glad you were able to rearrange everything!
Oh boy, it sounds like making Fastpass+ reservations for the Pandora attractions could be a nightmare.
It wasn't easy but glad all of my plans fell into place and was able to work them out. So glad I got the Cali in the end. Flight of Passage is the tough one to get as there was plenty of availability for Na'vi River Journey.
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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!
What great luck in getting the Cali Grill, Dave!! You are going o love BICE!! Great Fastpass + choices and congrats on getting the good stuff!!
So happy with the Cali as that was the toughest part of changing some of my plans, but worked out! Looking forward to BICE and exploring the Portofino Resort a bit. Glad I was able to get what I wanted for the FP+s.
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Glad you were able to get back into the California Grill as I know how much you enjoy that restaurant! Your fast passes look great and I agree that getting the Pandora rides can be tough and I've learned that you should try right away for the days further into your trip.
Very happy I got the Cali for my trip after changing my plans. I thought getting the Pandora attractions was going to be a nightmare, but it worked out. Even though it wasn't for the days I originally wanted. I think trying for these further in your trip is the key.
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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!
How silly that you can't make a ressie for 1, but that you have to trick the system by booking for 2 and then modifying sheesh. Glad you got it, and cleverly so.
Congrats on Flights of Passage - it's a challenge for sure. All your FP sound great and you've got quite the line-up there for a very enjoyable trip.
It weird sometimes with the ADRs and some will be like this and others won't be! Glad it worked out. I learned this trick when I use to call for my ADRs and CMs would do this. Quite happy with my FP+s and it will certainly be an enjoyable trip!
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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!
Rearranging the two days with the MK wasn't difficult at the time as it was prior to making my FP+s, which was good! I was worried about not getting the Cali, but still had Citrico's, which may be one of the most underrated signature eateries in Disney. I just prefer the CG, which I feel is a little bit better and love the ambience with the views outside, food and fireworks when I have the opp! So glad it all worked out for me!
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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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Thanks. I'm quite happy with them and got every one of them I desired! Some are on different days than I wished, but it's all good!
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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!
Thursday, August 10th I decided I wanted to change a few of my ADRS. The days and locations will not change but just some modifying of the times.
First, was for Paddlefish which I changed from 7:30 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, October 8th. Just thought a little earlier would be better. Next was Flying Fish, which I changed from 8:35 pm to 7:50 pm on Friday, October 13th. I was hoping for 7:30 pm, but this is the best I can do, unless I wanted 5:30 pm, which is too early. Finally, I changed Spice Road Table from 11:45 am to 12:20 pm on Saturday, October 14th. This is because I will be in Studios prior to this and have a FP+ for Toy Story at 11:20 am. I will probably walk to Epcot after TSM and should make it on time. I could also do this one at rope drop and skip my FP+ for this. We’ll see. My pickup to the airport from the Dolphin should be around 2:30 pm and I should make it back there in time after lunch. I will just have to get my bags from bell services when I get there.
Friday, August 11th I received an email from BICE Restaurant regarding my ADR and unfortunately it stated that they have cancelled my reservation for Saturday, October 7th. I called BICE directly and they said I shouldn’t have been allowed to make my ADR on OpenTable. They said they are closed to the public on this day as well as October 6th.
After this I went back on OpenTable and made an ADR for BICE on Wednesday, October 4th at 7 pm, which is my arrival day. I may be quite tired for dinner as it will be such a long day with a 6:30 am flight. I may have to nap a bit in the afternoon, when I return from Universal before dinner. I had a prior ADR for today at Emeril’s Tchoup in the Royal Pacific (my resort), but I prefer BICE. I cancelled the ADR for Emeril’s.
After this, I tried making an ADR for Emeril’s Tchoup on Saturday, October 7th on OpenTable. It said there was no availability for this day. I called the restaurant and they said they are also closed to the public on this day as well as the 6th, just like BICE. This is odd and rather disappointing! There must be some big event going on with both restaurants closed for both days. Unfortunately, I have conflicts on other days and won’t be able to dine here on this trip. It must wait for a future trip! I was hoping to dine at both BICE and Emeril’s Tchoup.
Saturday, August 12th I changed my FP+ on Tuesday, October 10th for Festival of the Lion King from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm with an upcoming conflict which is below.
After reading Cam’s WDW TR I thought the Caring for Giants tour in the AK looks like a great experience and is very reasonably priced. I called WDW reservations and booked the 1 pm offering on this day. It lasts about an hour and is an experience of seeing elephants up close and some of the backstage areas, where the elephants are kept. Check in is 15 minutes prior and is adjacent to the Kilimanjaro Safaris entrance. Regular cost is $30 but I got a 15% discount with my Disney Visa card and only $25.50. I’m looking forward to this tour.
Saturday, August 19th I still had an opening for dinner in Universal on Saturday, October 7th. One of the eateries that appealed to me was Anojito’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine on City Walk. I tried making an ADR online through another booking site and you can only make these up to 30 days in advance and only for two or more diners. This was a bit disappointing. I will probably do a walk up and hope they have availability and if not I will have dinner at the bar.
Saturday, August 27th I downloaded the Lyft app on my phone and customized it with my profile. I plan on using this transportation service to get from the Royal Pacific resort to SeaWorld. Universal does not have direct transportation as there are pickups at the other resorts and then dropped off at a central location before shuttle pickup to SeaWorld. Sounds a bit inconvenient to me and I think Lyft is a much better option!
I called Anojito’s restaurant directly and I asked them about making an ADR for a solo diner on Saturday, October 7th. I was quite happy as they accommodated me by booking this ADR. I got one for 7:30 pm and near the stage as they have Mexican themed musical entertainment in the restaurant, which should add to the experience here. When I made the reservation the woman I talked to on the phone suggested the near stage seating, which I went for.
Saturday, September 2nd I made a lunch ADR on Universal’s City Walk for Emeril’s Restaurant on Saturday, October 7th at 1 pm. They don’t have an extensive menu, but there are some offerings that appeal to me. They feature Louisiana and Creole inspired cuisine. Well, at least I will be dining at one of Emeril's eateries in USO, but being my second choice of his as Tchoup looks so good at the Royal Pacific!
NEXT: Receiving Some Amazing and Unexpected Disney Magic!!!
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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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Great Fastpass + choices and congrats on getting the good stuff!!
sheesh. Glad you got it, and cleverly so. 
I always remember these dates each year. 
The days and locations will not change but just some modifying of the times.
My pickup to the airport from the Dolphin should be around 2:30 pm and I should make it back there in time after lunch. I will just have to get my bags from bell services when I get there.
They said they are closed to the public on this day as well as October 6th. 
I may be quite tired for dinner as it will be such a long day with a 6:30 am flight. I may have to nap a bit in the afternoon, when I return from Universal before dinner. I had a prior ADR for today at Emeril’s Tchoup in the Royal Pacific (my resort), but I prefer BICE. 
I called the restaurant and they said they are also closed to the public on this day as well as the 6th, just like BICE. This is odd and rather disappointing! 
There must be some big event going on with both restaurants closed for both days. 
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