WIZARDS, REAL AND AMAZING, CHRISTMAS PARTIES AND CANDLELIGHT- PTR - Page 19 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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I'd hate to spend a lot of party time in the restaurant, and I simply can't eat that late. Too bad Muffin isn't interested in LTT because I love to eat there.
I ate at LTT on my last trip in 2014mand absolutely loved it! I can't believe I waited for my 11th WDW trip to do it! So many choices in WDW, so that should explain it, I guess!
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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!
I'd hate to spend a lot of party time in the restaurant, and I simply can't eat that late. Too bad Muffin isn't interested in LTT because I love to eat there.
Yeah, we've come to the conclusion that BOG is not going to work. . I wish I could talk Muffin into eating at LTT too, but that is not going to happen. No matter! We plan to have a ball at the party!!
. December 9th.- Day 7. MK, a new dining experience and a flexible evening!!
Today we will start off at MK. I know we are also planning on being there the night before, but there is a lot we won't get to. We are planning on getting to MK at 8 AM for park opening. We definitely have an agenda to ride whatever we can before the MK gets nuttily crowded!!
We are hoping that my sister will be able to join us. When we are finished at MK, we will head back to AKL. We have dinner tonight booked for Sanaa!! We are so excited for this meal as we haven't done it before and have tried to book it many times!! We haven't stayed at AKL for a while so it was always the first ADR to go when planning because it was out of the way. Not this time!!
Muffin looked at the menu and he is pretty sure that he can find something to eat here. The food looks delicious and it certainly gets high marks from you guys!! Our ADR is for 5:20 PM.
After dinner, if Laura can join us, we will head to DHS for EMH. If Laura is otherwise engaged, we will go to Disney Springs and check out the Christmas decorations and, oh, maybe buy something!!
I have my eye on a few things including, maybe, a new Dooney bag. I would also love some new dish towels and a water bowl for Lilly!!
Your FP+ ressies look great! You will enjoy Sanaa as it's great eatery and a real hidden gem at WDW! Make sure you go to their comfy lounge before dinner as I love it.
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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!
Your FP+ ressies look great! You will enjoy Sanaa as it's great eatery and a real hidden gem at WDW! Make sure you go to their comfy lounge before dinner as I love it.
Thanks, Dave!! We will!!
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What a great day you have planned!
Thanks, Donna!!
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How about one of the other Magic Kingdom restaurants for your party nights? Is there any availability and would Muffin prefer them?
Yeah! You all are finally trying Sanaa, mine and Luke's absolute favorite. By the way, when we ate there last Saturday, I switched up dishes, choosing the Tandoori Chicken. It was sooooo delicious, and not at all exotic. It is served with Basmati rice. Anyone who likes roast chicken would find this a good option.
Someone just posted in Touring a link to a new Holiday light/projection/ fireworks show for the holidays at Studios, called Jingle Bell! Jingle Bam!
Yeah! You all are finally trying Sanaa, mine and Luke's absolute favorite. By the way, when we ate there last Saturday, I switched up dishes, choosing the Tandoori Chicken. It was sooooo delicious, and not at all exotic. It is served with Basmati rice. Anyone who likes roast chicken would find this a good option.
Someone just posted in Touring a link to a new Holiday light/projection/ fireworks show for the holidays at Studios, called Jingle Bell! Jingle Bam!
Uh-oh! I may have to rework a few things!!. We are not dessert party people but the show looks pretty cool!! Thanks!!
Today we are planning on spending the day at AK. We are saving our FP's for the evening today and we plan on just enjoying the park. Muffin doesn't care what we do today so I am hoping that we can get and take lots of pictures!! Again, we are hoping my sister can join us for either the day or the evening.
I love this park and can spend hours just animal watching!! It is a perfect park to just wander around and enjoy the beautiful details along the way. I even love the awesome animal benches here!!
When we are finished with our touring, we will head back to AKL. For dinner tonight we are scheduled to eat at Jiko. Our ADR is for 5:35.PM. We love this restaurant and haven't eaten here for some time, so we are super excited about this ADR! Then we are off to MK. We have fastpasses for:
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So many choices in WDW, so that should explain it, I guess! 
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. I wish I could talk Muffin into eating at LTT too, but that is not going to happen. No matter! We plan to have a ball at the party!!
Our ADR is for 5:20 PM. 
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Anyone who likes roast chicken would find this a good option. 
I may have to rework a few things!!
It is a perfect park to just wander around and enjoy the beautiful details along the way. I even love the awesome animal benches here!!
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