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Thanks! I'm really excited I was super thrilled that I was able to get an early lunch ressie for Be Our Guest. Honestly, the food doesn't look that tempting, but I do want to finally see what the inside of the restaurant looks like!
Thanks! I'm really excited I was super thrilled that I was able to get an early lunch ressie for Be Our Guest. Honestly, the food doesn't look that tempting, but I do want to finally see what the inside of the restaurant looks like!
That is how I am! I am not too sure about how I feel abou the food. But I definitely want to see the inside of that place!!! There are a couple of things I think I will be safe with eating. Madalyn & I will probably split something. I am more interested in dessert!
That is how I am! I am not too sure about how I feel abou the food. But I definitely want to see the inside of that place!!! There are a couple of things I think I will be safe with eating. Madalyn & I will probably split something. I am more interested in dessert!
Oh me too! I hate to say this but I really want to try the Grey Stuff LOL!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Great plans for the day! Glad you got the BOG FP+. Can't wait to meet you all!
Thank you! It's getting close and we are really excited.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great plans for Day 4. Congrats on the magic bands!
I finally got my BOG invite, but because I have already been on the website and it was before we changed resorts it won't let me re-enter my conf # so it only has me and the girls and DM on it so I can't make it with my DDad. The one I made the other day I made through my DDad's account so I am just going to go with that and keep my fingers crossed that they honor it. My original TA told me that if you didn't get the invite that they would turn you away at the podium, but I haven't heard of a single person being turned away at FP podium because the FP wasn't made with the invite. I really don't know how they know anyway!
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I finally got my BOG invite, but because I have already been on the website and it was before we changed resorts it won't let me re-enter my conf # so it only has me and the girls and DM on it so I can't make it with my DDad. The one I made the other day I made through my DDad's account so I am just going to go with that and keep my fingers crossed that they honor it. My original TA told me that if you didn't get the invite that they would turn you away at the podium, but I haven't heard of a single person being turned away at FP podium because the FP wasn't made with the invite. I really don't know how they know anyway!
Yes, I finally got my formal invite through email on Saturday but I had already booked so we are good to go. I do hope that you get it all worked out so that you all can go and try it out!!
Over the weekend I made this adorable wreath. Might be a new hobby for me! I think this one turned out really cute for being the first one I ever made!
I guess let’s get back to our Disney Plans!
Day 5 (10/23/2014) - Part 1
This morning we will be spending our time at Magic Kingdom. We plan on being at the park before rope drop so just spending the morning lingering and enjoying the day. We do have some fast passes set up first thing in the morning.
Our first fast pass is for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 9:15 am – 10:15 am. I remember the very first time I took my kids to Disney; this was their very first ride. It brings back a lot of memories each time we ride it.
After our ride on the railroad, we will wander around and hopefully get a few rides in before our second fast pass.
Our second fast pass is Space Mountain at 12:35 PM - 1:35 PM. And our final fast pass for the day is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
We will probably just grab a snack to tie us over until we get back to EPCOT for our last spin around the Food and Wine Festival.
I plan on leaving the park at 4:00 pm on this day.
Day 5 (10/23/2014) - Part 2
I do not plan on us going back to the room. We will head right over to EPCOT and continue our food and wine journey.
On this day I plan on enjoying:
Brazil
Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Cilantro
France
Tartelette aux escargots: Escargot tart with garlic, spinach, bacon and parmesan
Crème brûlée caramel fleur de sel: Sea salt caramel crème brûlée topped with caramelized sugar
Ireland
Lobster and seafood fisherman’s pie
Canada
Seared Rainbow Trout with Bacon, Frisee and Maple Minus 8 Vinaigrette
“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce
There will probably be additional stops, but these are the ones that I really want to make sure I stop and get.
We will do some shopping and just enjoy our last day in the parks….SUPER SAD FACE
We will leave the park at closing time tonight and head back to the room to pack up and rest before our departure.
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I was super thrilled that I was able to get an early lunch ressie for Be Our Guest. Honestly, the food doesn't look that tempting, but I do want to finally see what the inside of the restaurant looks like!
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