Do we have to eat again!!! (previously the put me in a suitcase TR) - UPDATED 12/9 - COMPLETE!! - Page 2 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Great start. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time so far. Congratulations on the savannah view! I just had Zebra Domes for the first time this August and they are so delicious. Glad you enjoyed your meal at San Angel Inn. We also love it there and chose to eat there for our 10th anniversary. Can't wait to hear more about your trip and your greatest meal ever.
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Today we got up late, or at least Mike did. I was up early and sat outside eating more zebra domes and watching....zebras!
When sleeping beauty finally rolled up out of bed, we headed over to DHS.
My first business of the day was a long awaited drop on the ToT. Dear Mike has horrible vertigo, and didn't want to ride, but agreed to go through the que with me. My beloved tower, however, had other plans. Apparently 2 elevators were out of service and the line was not moving. Disappointed I decided not to wait and we headed back towards the hat, and walked over to the Great Movie Ride. There was only a brief wait before we were lurking through the movie sets. After some near misses with some criminals, aliens, a witch, and an ancient curse, we headed off to find TSMM (which I had actually forgotten about). The line was only about 30 minutes, so we jumped right in. The que was quite bright and fun, very nostalgic. Well, Mike kicked my butt...
but I sure did have a great time. What an awesome attraction. I can't wait to go back and play again.
After TSMM we headed to our lunch reservation at Sci Fi. I had the chili and onion rings and Mike had the burger and fries.
My food was good and Mikes fries were good, but the burger was just ok. I got a strawberry milkshake to go, as my dessert. The service was fast and friendly and our hitchhikers were well behaved . I made sure that we didn't over eat, so we would have plenty of room for our upcoming dinner at Cali Grill.
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After a brief rest back at AKL, we showered and got ready to head over to the Contemp. for our ADR at California Grill.
We took the bus to MK and then the monorail to CR. We headed down to the check in desk and got our buzzer. After a brief wait by the elevator, a CM came down and took us up to the 15th floor. We were seated close to a window and struck up a conversation with a nice couple while we waited.
Our server- I think his name was Jack-was the best waiter I have yet to encounter. He had a pin which my brother noticed, that said he had been an employee since 1971.
The waiter started by offering us the wine list. I was eager to try a glass, since I live in a dry community and have only sampled a few kinds, most of which I didn't like. Jack was very helpful and with the description of the wine I had liked in the past, said he knew just the one for me. He brought me a German Riesling, which as he said, was just the one for me. My brother also had a test pour and decided to have a glass as well.
Then Jack made some suggestions for our appetizers. He almost got me to try some sushi, but I chickened out. I had the Goat Cheese Ravioli Attachment 24412 which was delicious beyond words. Mike had a flatbread which was also wonderful. Attachment 24413
Mike had a steak with green beans and white sweet potato mash...The whole entree was perfect. The steak required no knife, and it melted in your mouth. The green beans were crisp and covered in this wonderful light marinade. The white sweet potato mash gave a nice slightly sweet contrast to the tangy green beans. Attachment 24414
I had the Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast with Salad of Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Croutons, and Natural Jus. Oh my gosh! This was fabulous!!! The chicken was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Tomatos and arugula provided a nice light side, the tomatoes were all different types and tasted as good as they looked. The croutons added a nice bit of crunch to the meal. Attachment 24415
We were just blown away.
For dessert Mike had the Peachy Keen Attachment 24419 He drooled over the peach cheese cake, in the right of the picture. The drink in the center, was very thick, and very unusual. I had the Original which was creme brulee with 2 small cakes. It was very good, but I couldn't finish it....owwww, my full belly. Attachment 24420
While we were eating dessert, the California Grill Sunset was announced. All the blinds raised to the ceiling in unison and the view was amazing! Attachment 24416Attachment 24417Attachment 24418
I can't express how much I anticipate a future return to the Cali Grill. PERFECTION!
After settling the bill, we headed out to the roof and tooksome pictures of The MK getting all spooked up for the MNSSHP.
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Oh My! I think we unknowingly followed you around the parks the first 2 days and I am SURE that we were both on POTC at the same time! How crazy!
We didn't like the Sci Fi either. The food was sub par and the waiter was... nevermind. It'll be in my trip report later on this week.
Anyway, it sounds like you had a great time and I can't wait to hear more since we were in the world at the same time!
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WOW! After a total 180 degree turn in life, I'm going back to Disney! SSR THV Jan. 8th, 2012 DB37, DS5, DSD7, DMom62 & DDad63, DFIL72. SOOOOOOO excited!!! PTR HERE
Read my COMPLETED Sept. 2008 pre-trip report HERE
Read my not finished Trip report from Sept. 2008 HERE
What a great day at HS and a fabulous meal at the California Grill....everything looked delicious and it sounds like it as from your description. Glad you had such a wonderful evening...
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. I made sure that we didn't over eat, so we would have plenty of room for our upcoming dinner at Cali Grill. 
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Sounded delish!!
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