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What a great bday surprise!! I'm sitting here reading your recent TR entry to my DH right now (Thought it might stir some ideas for him-no such luck!!) The pixs are wonderful. I'm thinking of using Gifts of a Lifetime for my kids when we go in May.
Great update. Loved the video...I have to agree that the octopus does look like the Arby hat Andy. I had to take a second look though. Melissa I loved your dress.
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They caught us all smiling and looking at the camera!!!
I wanted to surprise Melissa with La Nouba because it's was one of our fondest memories of our honeymoon, or at least I think it was?! I'm a big Cirque fan and this show just has a special touch to it. The music is key! When looking for tickets I decided to go with category 2. I snagged just what AllEars suggested; section 203 on the very first row of the Cat. 2. I think they were great seats...not sure if there's a bad seat in the whole place. But anyway...it was great to see it again, brought back the romantic feeling of our honeymoon.
I booked the California Grill b/c I heard it was amazing all around: the view, the food, the wine, and the service. I wanted the dinner to officially kick off our summer Disney trip with a magical night and I think it was successful at that. I could tell that Melissa was soaking it all up. But even better than the view, the food was out of this world. I had the specialty, Pork Tenderloin. On a yum level rating of 1 to 5 the California Grill receives:
That's right...6!!!! The view is amazing and all but the food really overshadows the surrounds. Everyone MUST try! Wishes was also a great end to the night. Angie helped me confirm the Wishes time so I could arrange the appropriate ADR. Thanks for the help girl!!!
So I hope Melissa enjoyed my surprise day I planned out. I hope we can make it a summer tradition! Love you Melissa!!!
Now to yum levels:
Raglan Road received 4 predictive yum levels. Actual:
- That's right 5! Why the extra yum, because of the extra Guinness! I think I had six? Not sure but it was great!
Afternoon Tea did not receive a predictive yum level (because it was a surprise):
- The tea I had was great and I loved to relax after my parasailing.
More Yum Levels to come.........
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Melissa and Andy, Charleston SC, February 2008.
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Coming up: July 2010 - Animal Kingdom Lodge for Mel's 30th Birthday!!!!!
You guys are just adorable! I'm loving the addition of the videos to go along with your TR.... great job!
Coincidentally, my family and I are having dinner at the Cali Grill our first night in WDW-- I, too, thought it would be a great way to start off the trip! So I was really excited to see that you guys enjoyed it so much, I hope we do as well! We're actually going to be seeing the Pirate & Princess fireworks when we go, not Wishes, but I hope it'll be just as magical as your dinner seemed to be.
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What a fantastic surprise! CG still goes down as one of my all time favs! You are definitely a splendidous DH, Andy! And you are so right about the food - - melt in your mouth quality!
Can't wait for you guys to check into WL tomorrow and hit the parks!
This trip report is so amazing!! The pics and videos are fantastic. The pictures by Robyn Lynn are beautiful!!! I especially like the black and white one.
California Grill sounds amazing and what a way to start off your trip!!! Can't wait for more.
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What a wonderful day of surprises! You guys are just too cute!
Your video of Wishes gave me goosebumples! I never tire of Wishes!
I love the yum levels - I had to tell my dh about that!
I am looking forward to your reaction to WL!
Oh - and those professional pics are absolutely beautiful! I love the last one too!
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You are definitely a splendidous DH, Andy! And you are so right about the food - - melt in your mouth quality!
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