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Great update! Sorry you didn't win on TSMM. I have yet to ride that ride. The drawing class looks like lots of fun, will have to add that to our list. Yay! You found the retro cup and plate. I remember those too! Oops! I am showing my age. LOL AI is not one of the things we have wanted to see but you never know. I am so looking forward to your pictures from FF, it is on our list for the next trip.
You should definitely try TSMM next time around - it's fun!
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Wow, your DH is really talented - that's one of the best sketches I've seen from one of those classes!
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Great finish to your day at DHS. Glad you enjoyed the AI experience. And DH's drawing was really good. He has a lot of talent!
Thanks guys! I'll pass your comments along to DH - I know he'll be so flattered!
Once we got back to the room we relaxed for a little bit before starting to get ready for dinner. While we were getting ready the skies opened up and it was raining pretty hard by the time we headed down to Flying Fish. Luckily if you go out one of the side exits of BWI you can practically get all the way to Flying Fish without having to leave cover. Of course everyone else had the same idea to seek shelter in the breezeways so we had to maneuver our way through the crowd but we made it!
The waiting area of FF was pretty crowded and it seemed like many people were late due to the weather. The group in front of us checking in had missed their ADR time and the hostess was trying to fit them in. Once we checked in and got our pager we didn’t have to wait too long at all to be seated.
I was excited to finally be at FF! My parents have been telling us for years that we need to try it (it’s their favorite Disney restaurant) but it’s never seemed to work out for us to get here.
Tonight was our 11th wedding anniversary and I don’t remember noting it on the ADR but I must’ve because we got anniversary menus.
We started off with a bottle of Georges Duboeuf Pouilly Fuisse, which is the same wine we had enjoyed at Bistro de Paris last year. I opted to skip an appetizer and DH ordered the sustainable shellfish appetizer, which was a wild gulf shrimp cocktail.
He shared one of the shrimp with me and it was very good!
For entrees, DH got the cod special (he was torn between that and the potato wrapped snapper but decided on the cod because the waitress said it was only on the menu for two days but the snapper will always be there).
I chose the oak grilled diver scallops on risotto with Serano ham cracklins.
Oh my! This dish was heavenly! The cracklins were amazing and the scallops and risotto were perfectly prepared.
During the meal the manager came over to wish us a happy anniversary and to apologize if we had to wait due to the rain (we hadn’t).
I had definitely saved room for dessert this time because I had my eye on a dessert that I’d read about before we left: the trio of concession sweets. Here’s the menu description:
What a cute presentation!
I really loved the whoopie pie and DH was a big fan of the popcorn mousse. The popsicle had a tart bite to it but it acted as a bit of a palette cleanser between the other flavors. They added a happy anniversary chocolate banner as well.
DH is a big Port fan so I practically insisted that he order a flight, which he did.
We leisurely finished our meal and once we headed outside we found that the rain had stopped and it was just really muggy out. I suggested we take a stroll over to the Beach and Yacht Club so that’s what we did. We checked out the lobbies and gift shops and headed on toward the Swan/Dolphin. When we passed Atlantic Dance Hall we must’ve been in a festive mood (and lured in by the word “free”) so we popped in for a bit.
The dance floor was pretty empty and seeing as we’re “shy” dancers, we figured it was not our time to get out there! The bar on the other hand was quite hopping. We went up to try to get a drink but we couldn’t even get the bartender’s attention. After a few songs we decided to move on and head back to the hotel.
I had watched the Weather Channel for a bit earlier and Saturday’s forecast was getting progressively worse so we decided to not even set the alarm and just see where the day would take us.
Up next: Bust out the ponchos!
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OMG! Your dinner looked absolutely fabulous and that Scallop dish I want right now! LOL Glad it wasn't raining after dinner and you were able to walk around a bit. Looks like a great end to the day, we are wanting to try Flyin' Fish but are not sure how kid friendly it is and how to work it in to our trip. I would say good weather pixies but I remember the text you sent me about it raining buckets on Saturday. Looking forward to reading how you made the best of a soggy day.
Great rest of the day at DHS, and my gosh, dinner at FFC sounds scrumptious! More please!
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Oh wow - that dinner sounds (and looks! ) delicious! We haven't been to the Flying Fish in a couple of years now and we so need to go back there.
Yes, it was so delish! I'm still dreaming of the scallops.
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Dinner at Flying Fish sounds wonderful! Love the special touch with the Anniversary menus!
I thought that was a nice touch too! And they let us keep them.
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OMG! Your dinner looked absolutely fabulous and that Scallop dish I want right now! LOL Glad it wasn't raining after dinner and you were able to walk around a bit. Looks like a great end to the day, we are wanting to try Flyin' Fish but are not sure how kid friendly it is and how to work it in to our trip. I would say good weather pixies but I remember the text you sent me about it raining buckets on Saturday. Looking forward to reading how you made the best of a soggy day.
I think FF would be pretty kid friendly. It's pretty lively in there. We passed by the windows on another night and there were kids in there at close to 10 p.m. (like kids younger than DD - I don't know how they do it she'd be a wreck in a restaurant at that hour, lol). Oh yes, get your umbrella out for the next installment, lol.
Glad Luke's tip for TSMM is still working for you all! on the double fingered nose-picker. I would have had to move, too, but I'm sure Stefanie would have loudly scolded him before that happens. Dinner at Flying Fish looks so wonderful! We've not tried this restaurant yet, but hope to some day.
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Ok I'm only halfway through this (just started reading) but before I forget, I have to comment... OH MY GOSH... THAT CINNAMON ROLL! I'm drooling all over my keyboard! I just got home from WDW about three hours ago, and I'm ready to turn around and go get a roll! I don't even know what to say - it just looks so good! I might have to go to Dunkin Donuts to get one (not even close to the same, but it might at least kill the craving).
Ok, back to reading! I'm loving the heck out of this TR!
Ok all caught up. Wow what a trip so far! I feel like I'm seeing so much through your eyes!! Loving all of the great detail, and looking forward to reading more!
Glad Luke's tip for TSMM is still working for you all! on the double fingered nose-picker. I would have had to move, too, but I'm sure Stefanie would have loudly scolded him before that happens. Dinner at Flying Fish looks so wonderful! We've not tried this restaurant yet, but hope to some day.
Tell him we say thanks again! Hope you get to try FF soon!
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Great update all around! What everyone else said, plus I love that you had time to explore the rarely-seen parts of DHS!
Thanks!
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FF is another must do for us. I would have gone with the scallops as well. THey looked delish!
Great job by your husband on the sketch. Wow. Impressive!
I was so impressed by him too - I think he should take a class locally if he can find one!
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Ok I'm only halfway through this (just started reading) but before I forget, I have to comment... OH MY GOSH... THAT CINNAMON ROLL! I'm drooling all over my keyboard! I just got home from WDW about three hours ago, and I'm ready to turn around and go get a roll! I don't even know what to say - it just looks so good! I might have to go to Dunkin Donuts to get one (not even close to the same, but it might at least kill the craving).
Ok, back to reading! I'm loving the heck out of this TR!
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Ok all caught up. Wow what a trip so far! I feel like I'm seeing so much through your eyes!! Loving all of the great detail, and looking forward to reading more!
Welcome back and thanks for reading! I was trying to keep up with your live updates and I can't wait to hear more about your trip!
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I am so looking forward to your pictures from FF, it is on our list for the next trip. 
Luckily if you go out one of the side exits of BWI you can practically get all the way to Flying Fish without having to leave cover. Of course everyone else had the same idea to seek shelter in the breezeways so we had to maneuver our way through the crowd but we made it!
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on the double fingered nose-picker. I would have had to move, too, but I'm sure Stefanie would have loudly scolded him before that happens. 
Dinner at Flying Fish looks so wonderful! We've not tried this restaurant yet, but hope to some day.
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