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Great view from your room and beautiful pictures of the Boardwalk area! I think I can guess where you are going next.
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I was very happy with my room view and wish I had a veranda, but you can't have everything! The Boardwalk is so beautiful and especially at night. Probably not that difficult to guess where I'm going!
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Beautiful photos from your walk to the BoardWalk!
It's such a beautiful area and love it at night!
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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!
That sky does look quite ominous good thing you will be inside. Love all your photos you captured the area nicely.
Yes the sky is quite threatening for sure! Glad I got there before the rains came! Glad you enjoyed the photos as I got a lot on my walk there!
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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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Although you didn't have a balcony, you certainly had a great view from your room. I love walking around the Epcot resort area. My DH and I really enjoy our stay at the Epcot resorts not only for the proximity to Epcot itself but the stroll around the lake that we get to take every night when we stay there! Looking forward to hearing about Flying Fish!
Although you didn't have a balcony, you certainly had a great view from your room. I love walking around the Epcot resort area. My DH and I really enjoy our stay at the Epcot resorts not only for the proximity to Epcot itself but the stroll around the lake that we get to take every night when we stay there! Looking forward to hearing about Flying Fish!
I was quite happy with my view and especially seeing the Friendship boats arriving and departing below my room. I love the Boardwalk area and such a nice area to see at night with a walk.
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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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Glad you enjoyed them. It's such a beautiful area of WDW and especially all lit up at night!
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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 arrived at my destination below as I had to try this bar as Tara has raved about it and others as well. I’ve seen photos of Abracabar and love the theming and they also have some very creative libations on the menu, which I want to try. There is easy access to Flying Fish and will keep me out of the inevitable rain approaching.
When I got inside it looked quite beautiful and had very nice theming. A lot of magic themed wall paper and some dark paneling on the walls and in a style taking you back many years, which fits in with The Boardwalk. It was quite busy, but there was seating available at the bar and I grabbed one. There are quite a few tables and booths in the room as well.
Chris was the bartender tonight and handed me a drink menu, which contained several specialty drinks. As Tara enjoyed one of these so much I had to try it as she raved about it.
I went with the Conjurita as it sounds quite good. As you’ll see below it’s quite something. Chris made my drink and placed it in front of me, but he wasn’t done yet. He added some extra liquid to it and stirred it and the color of the drink changed completely. That was just so cool! I asked Chris, what does that and he said, “Magic!” This certainly fits in with the magic theme to the bar! I enjoyed Chris as he was a good bartender with a great personality.
My Conjurita and it was delicious!
I enjoyed my drink for a while and looked around taking everything in with some photos.
I like this touch to the bar with all the little knickknacks in the case!
I finished my Conjurita, but I still had some time before my ADR at Flying Fish. I checked outside and it wasn’t raining out yet, so I decided to go out on the Boardwalk for a little while.
I always enjoy the various performers at night here.
This youngster is perplexed how this works!
I had about five minutes or so until my ADR, so I walked over to Flying Fish, which was just a few steps away.
I checked in for my ADR and I only had to wait a couple of minutes until one of the CMs seated me. When I walked in the restaurant, I noticed how much brighter and modern the new look to this restaurant is. I think they did a good job with this. I was seated in the back and off to the left which is much quieter than the main part of the restaurant. But here there is a view of the kitchen as there isn’t where I am, but not a big deal.
Doesn’t it look nice in here! Like those chandeliers.
Once, I was seated at my table the CM handed me the menu as well as a wine and drink menu. I looked over the menu and my server arrived and went over the menu with me. He gave me a few recommendations. I ordered a glass of Chenin Blanc as it’s a white wine and I knew what my first course would be.
My server returned shortly (I forget his name, but he was very good throughout my dinner) with my glass of wine. I gave him my selections and I was also served some bread with sea salt butter, which was very good.
After enjoying my glass of wine along with the delicious bread, my first course arrived. This would be quite unique as I’ve never had something like this but my server recommended it highly.
Masago (fish roe) Crusted Grouper Cheeks
This was very good and had a lot of flavor and was very moist as these were the cheeks and probably have a higher fat content than a fish filet. I’m glad I went with this.
After my server cleared my plate, I ordered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon for my main course, which would arrive shortly. In just a few minutes my server returned with my glass of wine and then my main course.
Wagyu NY Strip Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables and a Potato Beure Blanc Sauce
This was also very good and so enjoyable. My steak was cooked a perfect medium rare and had so much flavor. The sauce complimented the steak rather well. The potatoes were very good as well.
After this I was quite full as the steak was a big portion, so I told my server that I’d be skipping dessert. But I did order a Grand Marnier and an Espresso. While, I waited for my server to return with my drinks I walked around the restaurant and got some photos.
New bar area of Flying Fish
These guys in the kitchen were funny, encouraging me to take their photo!
I returned to my table and enjoyed my beverages. I took my time with these and a nice way to end my last dinner on my trip. My server returned with my check and I settled it with him shortly. Once, I was finished with my dinner, I didn’t leave just yet as I got more photos. It was closing in on 10 pm and the restaurant was clearing out a lot. My dining room was vacant, except for myself, so a good time for photos.
The dining room I was in.
My table is in the center on the right.
My table
I began to leave the restaurant and there were not many diners left as it was quite busy about an hour ago. I got a couple more photos before leaving.
NEXT: Without a Bed I Guess This Is the Next Best Thing!
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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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Your Conjurita looks fabulous! Glad you enjoyed your dinner at FF! Looks delicious! Great night!
It's a great drink and so colorful! I enjoyed FF so much with a great dinner!
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Your dinner at Flying Fish sounds delicious. Great photos of the restaurant.
I enjoyed FF so much but I do think Blue Zoo was a bit better last night as so exceptional! Still a great dinner! Glad you enjoyed the photos!
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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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Your drink looked delicious and I too love the ambiance of this Abracadabra! So nice that you had the Boardwalk to stroll while waiting for your ADR time. We haven't eaten at FF for at least 7 or 8 years and the last time we were there, the meal was just OK, along with the service, so I'm so glad to see that you enjoyed the experience that night.
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The Boardwalk is so beautiful and especially at night. Probably not that difficult to guess where I'm going! 
Glad I got there before the rains came! 
Glad you enjoyed the photos as I got a lot on my walk there!
I love the Boardwalk area and such a nice area to see at night with a walk.
I asked Chris, what does that and he said, “Magic!” 
Looks delicious! Great night!
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