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I love beignets, and though I live in Kentucky where Mint Juleps are closely associated with the Kentucky Derby, I've never had one and don't have plans ever to have one.
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
Mint juleps have never sounded appealing to me. Beignets on the other hand?
Around age 9, I received a WDW cookbook from a friend who had gone (LUCKY!!!) There was a recipe for the Mint Julep in the cookbook, and it sounded so classy and so exotic. I've still never had one, and I doubt I ever will, but they have held a special place in my DL heart just because I've been aware of them for so long.
I've had real mint juleps, but never a non-alc. version. Perhaps I'll make one soon. I'm currently abstaining from alchol, so maybe it's time! Really, the DL Julep is more of a non-alcholic mojito than a true Mint Julep.
Around age 9, I received a WDW cookbook from a friend who had gone (LUCKY!!!) There was a recipe for the Mint Julep in the cookbook, and it sounded so classy and so exotic. I've still never had one, and I doubt I ever will, but they have held a special place in my DL heart just because I've been aware of them for so long.
I've had real mint juleps, but never a non-alc. version. Perhaps I'll make one soon. I'm currently abstaining from alchol, so maybe it's time! Really, the DL Julep is more of a non-alcholic mojito than a true Mint Julep.
I'm looking forward to your wrap-up!
Let me know if you do make a non-alc. version if you like it.
Finally! After nearly 2 years I am wrapping up this TR. Thanks for hanging in with me so long.
Transportation: Both flights to and from were packed like sardines which is how I find Alaska airlines most anytime we fly with them and I do not know why as they are not a discount airline. The best perk they offer is if you live in AK you can travel with 2 suitcases free but that doesn't help those of us who no longer live there. The bus driver, Mr. E was awesome! The shared van service we used worked well other than he was late.
Traveling with a school group: This turned out much better than I expected, the students were well behaved, did what was expected and had fun. I enjoyed traveling with them.
The best part was Saturday when DD and I had a day with just us. I called this the Best Day Ever because although there were a bunch of people (spring break) it was like we were in a bubble all to ourselves. Due to my back and having a scooter our lines were very minimal which made it seem like much less people. It was not a hot day which makes it pleasant for both of us. We got to ride all our favorite rides, have desert (s) and enjoy each other's company. The character meets and the character breakfast at Plaza Inn were AMAZING and started our day off in the best way.
Things I would do different, I would have figured out how to stay another day to traverse CA like we had DL. I also would have taken over more of the planning/arrangements so that the few problems we did have would not have happened. I should have said something to teacher about speaking with the arguing chaperones, even at 24 he was still supposed to be in charge and should have taken care of the issue at the first sign of problems. There's not much I can do about my back going out but I should have bit the bullet and got the scooter for Friday too.
Thanks for sharing this with us as I really enjoyed your TR with your latest adventure!
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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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Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I really enjoyed it. It's a shame about Alaskan Airlines, as I understand Virgin America will soon be no more and it will transfer to Alaskan. I was hoping that perhaps their service would be more like Virgin's. Sadly, it doesn't sound as if it will be.
Thanks for sharing this with us as I really enjoyed your TR with your latest adventure!
You are welcome, glad you joined in Dave.
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Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I really enjoyed it. It's a shame about Alaskan Airlines, as I understand Virgin America will soon be no more and it will transfer to Alaskan. I was hoping that perhaps their service would be more like Virgin's. Sadly, it doesn't sound as if it will be.
You are welcome. I did not know AK air was taking over VA, most likely not as far as service.
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After nearly 2 years I am wrapping up this TR. Thanks for hanging in with me so long
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I really enjoyed it. It's a shame about Alaskan Airlines, as I understand Virgin America will soon be no more and it will transfer to Alaskan. I was hoping that perhaps their service would be more like Virgin's. Sadly, it doesn't sound as if it will be. 
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