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Sorry you weren't more hungry for Boma - I'm always surprised whenever the butternut squash soup isn't on the menu, as it's one of my favourites and I miss it when it's not there.
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Fill the belly and back to sleep. Sounds good to me!
Yep, sugar makes me sleepy too. I've never really understood what a "sugar rush" entails as I've never experienced it. Huh.
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Glad you enjoyed MNSSHP! Too bad you missed the Villains show, though. Did they at least still do the meet and greets? Your meal at HBD sounded delicious, and it makes me want grapefruit cake. Boma is a favorite, but you definitely need to be hungry!
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Sounds like a great time at DHS - your lunch sounde delicious, that fig and mushroom napolean sounded out of this world.
Glad you both were able to catch up on some much needed sleep...sorry that you were not that hungry at dinner, but I think sometimes that Boma is perfect for that as you can sample and taste without having to eat a whole plate.
HBD will be a great last hurrah for your trip! It would be a great send off--we usually do Tutto as our last meal.
According to Patty Brandon holds that actual record--not something I'm particularly proud of--but he is!
Everyone who goes to Disney, looks for magic being bestowed on them. I guess Brandon took matters into his own hands and this was his way of creating magic for himself. Although, nothing I'd want to brag about.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Oh I love, love, love Boma! It is so yum. I could use a little Boma right about now followed by a long nap.
I am really enjoying your trip report. You and Brandon travel like my husband and I do. A little eat, a little drink, a little sleep, REPEAT...with a lotta fun sprinkled in all around.
Oh I love, love, love Boma! It is so yum. I could use a little Boma right about now followed by a long nap.
I am really enjoying your trip report. You and Brandon travel like my husband and I do. A little eat, a little drink, a little sleep, REPEAT...with a lotta fun sprinkled in all around.
Works for me. That's the way my WDW trips seem to be and have no complaints!
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Just wanted to say I really enjoyed your "Disney Every Day" article in the newsletter! Made me look at my day and realize all the Disney touches in my every-day life.
Finally caught back up! Great pictures from Hallowishes (which is my favorite MK fireworks show, too, and I'm pretty sure my mouth was open the entire time) and the parade. Love your Jack Sparrow encounter! Too funny! Your meal at HBD sounds as wonderful as it always is. I can't believe the butternut squash wasn't available at Boma, but otherwise it sounded like a great dinner.
We saw the Indiana Jones Stunt show this past December for the first time and I was really impressed. Sounds like we sat around the same spot as you.
Sorry you were so sleepy and not hungry for Boma.
I love the watermelon rind salad at Boma! I'm glad you're just giving in to your need for sleep and not pushing the touring schedule. You guys would just keep on working if you didn't get out of town once in a while!
That's absolutely true--the only real relaxation we get is when we go on vacation--so sometimes it's important to treat yourself to a relaxing day!
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Sorry you weren't more hungry for Boma - I'm always surprised whenever the butternut squash soup isn't on the menu, as it's one of my favourites and I miss it when it's not there.
We were quite surprised to find no butternut squash soup--especially since it's in season!
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Originally Posted by disney_duke
Fill the belly and back to sleep. Sounds good to me!
Yep, sugar makes me sleepy too. I've never really understood what a "sugar rush" entails as I've never experienced it. Huh.
Me and sugar go right to sleep--although lately I've developed somewhat of a sweet tooth--I had dessert more often than usual on this trip!
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Originally Posted by PrincessSharon
Glad you enjoyed MNSSHP! Too bad you missed the Villains show, though. Did they at least still do the meet and greets? Your meal at HBD sounded delicious, and it makes me want grapefruit cake. Boma is a favorite, but you definitely need to be hungry!
Nope no meet and greets either--no Villains at all!
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
Sounds like a great time at DHS - your lunch sounde delicious, that fig and mushroom napolean sounded out of this world.
Glad you both were able to catch up on some much needed sleep...sorry that you were not that hungry at dinner, but I think sometimes that Boma is perfect for that as you can sample and taste without having to eat a whole plate.
We definitely needed to catch up on sleep--this was a great choice for us!
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Oh I love, love, love Boma! It is so yum. I could use a little Boma right about now followed by a long nap.
I am really enjoying your trip report. You and Brandon travel like my husband and I do. A little eat, a little drink, a little sleep, REPEAT...with a lotta fun sprinkled in all around.
Sounds about right for me!
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Just wanted to say I really enjoyed your "Disney Every Day" article in the newsletter! Made me look at my day and realize all the Disney touches in my every-day life.
Thanks! I really enjoyed writing it. I've got some more in a similar vein in the works--I just need to sit down and get my thoughts in order.
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