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Yeah...another Dot & Drew trip in the works! Looking for many changes and lots of food details.
But for staying DVC, I fear we'll disappoint in terms of "many changes." We haven't thought of anything excitingly new to do other than MNSSHP.
Of course, our hoped for return to V&A's Chef's Table will be new in three ways from what we've heard:
1) Head Chef Scott Hunnel is now executive chef for all GF restaurants, and we will miss getting to see him however briefly. (Haven't heard who his replacement is to be. Anybody know?)
2)The 10-course basic menu for both Queen Victoria's Room and Chef's Table reportedly has changed somewhat since we did either.
3) Finally, the alcove where the CT is has been remodeled.
Any one of those represents a significant change from our prior experience, but all three may render booking CT again somewhat more exciting than it otherwise might be.
If the so-far ADR list holds, we're adding only two new-to-us restaurants: Morimoto Asia and Flying Fish, both having been on the roster for The 2016 Trip That Went Bye-Bye . The rest are old favorites or different meals at same than we've had previously.
After all, for us, "Yes, it IS still about the food."
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Turns out that the tub I thought was a whirlpool tub/shower combo is "only" a whirlpool tub. And after my disappointment with the WL jacuzzi tub that didn't "jacooze," THIS one had better work right!
Dunno what led me after watching a few YouTube tours to think the tub had a shower in it. Delusional, I suppose.
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Turns out that the tub I thought was a whirlpool tub/shower combo is "only" a whirlpool tub. And after my disappointment with the WL jacuzzi tub that didn't "jacooze," THIS one had better work right!
Dunno what led me after watching a few YouTube tours to think the tub had a shower in it. Delusional, I suppose.
You are a mess and I am more than sure that you will have a wonderful time!!!!
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Thanks, Cam. I'm hoping third time's the charm. We've had one at the GF that didn't followed by the infamous one at WL (featured in my TR because I sooooo wanted a whirly bath in that spectacular tub).
As a result, this third one HAS. TO. WORK. That simple.
P. S. If it doesn't, I'll be certain I'm cursed.
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Great start to your PTR and will be watching with baited breath to see how this unfolds (AKA...all the changes you will be making. We and certainly yourself, won't recognize this trip once things are completely set!
Your choice of resort is a good one. I'm like you as I'd rather pay more for convenience rather than save and have to hassle through it! Looking forward to your take on V&A's as well as FF! It's always about the food as you say!
Too bad we will miss each other in WDW as I don't get there until October 8th, but will be in Universal from the 5th-7th.
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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!
We aren't paying cash for this planned 1-br villa stay after all. Nope. We're staying on points--OUR OWN!
Yup, we just bought into DVC. Not yet signed on the dotted line so don't want to get into details. However, our DVC guide assured us that our GF Villa stay can be arranged for points rather than cash, retaining other package features.
We're gonna be DVC members very shortly!
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Last edited by Her Dotness; 12-27-2016 at 03:41 PM..
Thanks for what amount to tentative congrats since DH just hung up from talking with a CM to rebook our stay on points.
Turned out more involved than we anticipated since each package item we're retaining has to be redone separately after converting the room booking to points.
And we still must juggle finances, the REALLY fun part.
Insane whims like this one get complicated, we're finding!
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We haven't thought of anything excitingly new to do other than MNSSHP. 
. The rest are old favorites or different meals at same than we've had previously.
Parlor Panther in 'stalking mode'
You are a mess and I am more than sure that you will have a wonderful time!!!!
:::::sniffle, whimper:::::: Yes, I suppose my veneer of infallibility has finally given way. Dear me! How shall I ever cope? 
We just made a lie of our PTR title. 
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