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Old 10-20-2018, 10:44 AM   #376
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V&A!!! So jealous! My most favorite places to eat...though the cost has certainly sky rocketed. I can't remember the last time we ate there, but oh my! I'd considered it for December, but we are doing Remy's on the ship so we decided to give V&A's a pass. What an amazing end to your trip!!!
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Oh my goodness, really? For some reason I thought you'd eaten there much more recently... I think it's been about 12 years since we last ate there. There's no way we're going back unless the exchange rate picks up for us.
I am mixed about the latter because we would love to come over there next year.

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Sorry that your sugar blood work is kind of high (mine did too) but how great that you were able to snag a reservation at V&A!!!
Thanks, Linda!! Is this just part of getting old? I have never in my life had blood sugar issues.

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V&A!!! So jealous! My most favorite places to eat...though the cost has certainly sky rocketed. I can't remember the last time we ate there, but oh my! I'd considered it for December, but we are doing Remy's on the ship so we decided to give V&A's a pass. What an amazing end to your trip!!!
Thanks, Stephanie!! I am so looking forward to this meal and we figure it will only cost half as much as it would have if we both went!

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November 16-19 USF/IOA!!

We leave the Rosen this morning and move to Portofino Bay!!! Can you tell I am really excited about this and in love with this resort?!?!?

Just in case you missed it.

For the next 3.5 days, we will tour Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Unlike WDW, we didn't make any additional plans here other than what was included in our package and we plan to just go with the flow.​

Some of our must do's are:​

The Macy's Day Parade​
Mannheim Steamroller​
City Walk at night​
Voodoo Doughnuts ( I will just have to go carbless the rest of the day)​

The restaurants that we are considering are:​

Mythos​
Antojito's​
Emeril's​
Vivo Italian Kitchen​
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium​

We will most likely end up wherever there is an opening when we are hungry. We also plan to do some shopping on City Walk and I will definitely go for a jog and a Starbucks Coffee each morning.​

That's about it for our outline here!

Our flight home leaves at 4:40 PM on November 19th.
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Plans look good for your last MK day and arrival at USF! So glad you snagged an ADR for V & A's! I guess I'm not the only one here who has dined solo there! You will enjoy it and have so much to keep you occupied during this magnificent culinary adventure! Are you considering doing the wine pairings?
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Plans look good for your last MK day and arrival at USF! So glad you snagged an ADR for V & A's! I guess I'm not the only one here who has dined solo there! You will enjoy it and have so much to keep you occupied during this magnificent culinary adventure! Are you considering doing the wine pairings?
But of course!! I am taking a Lyft both ways.
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But of course!! I am taking a Lyft both ways.

Good idea and the way to enjoy a great meal even more! That's what I did when I dined with Dot and Drew!
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Oooh…. Portofino Bay - jealous! It's such a beautiful resort.
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Thanks, Stephanie!! I am so looking forward to this meal and we figure it will only cost half as much as it would have if we both went!
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We loved our stay at Portofino Bay. I wouldn't mind doing it again one trip, though I'd like to see the other resorts as well. Maybe I will work on Dave about doing that! We usually just drive over for the day. I like just going with the flow at UA, seems easier to do and we love just wandering! Love Toothsome's, the chocolate shop is overwhelming! In a good way!
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We loved our stay at Portofino Bay. I wouldn't mind doing it again one trip, though I'd like to see the other resorts as well. Maybe I will work on Dave about doing that! We usually just drive over for the day. I like just going with the flow at UA, seems easier to do and we love just wandering! Love Toothsome's, the chocolate shop is overwhelming! In a good way!
As far as the resorts at USF go, we have stayed at HRH and Royal Pacific and loved them both. I don't think you can go wrong with an onsite resort here!

It's funny, we go to USF every other year now and we have always wanted to go to TTCE but for one reason or another, just didn't make it. This time, we will definitely get here!!
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It’s interesting how much planning goes into a Disney trip, but a Universal trip it’s more go with the flow. If you can make sure you see the Raptor Encounter it’s great fun, and the Chocolate Emporium is very unique.
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