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I just noticed that you live in SC....I wish I had saw that earlier, when we went to SeaWorld we went through SC. We stayed at my Husbands sisters house in Bluffton and spent a day in Hilton Head....is that close to you?
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I just noticed that you live in SC....I wish I had saw that earlier, when we went to SeaWorld we went through SC. We stayed at my Husbands sisters house in Bluffton and spent a day in Hilton Head....is that close to you?
Unfortunately not, I'm way way West. About an 1.5 hours south of Charlotte and 2 hours north of Atlanta.
I woke up last Thursday morning feeling good that I had two trips in the works. Feeling didn't last to long because I realized I was past the 180 day mark for ADRs. What would I get? More important, where did I want to go?? It had been a hot minute since I'd made dining ressies for more than one night. I pulled out my Passporter while signing onto AllEars.
It's amazing how easy it is to make ressies for one, I was tickled that I didn't have to have a conference call or a meeting to discuss where and when to dine.
As of now, dining plans look like this:
Wed. Nov 30th: Artist Point 5:30pm (then onto MVMCP)
Thurs. Dec 1st: Brown Derby 12:25pm (Fantasmic Pkg)
Fri. Dec 2nd: Marrakesh 1:50pm (Candlelight Processional pkg)
Fri. Dec 2nd: Les Chefs de France 9:20pm
Sat. Dec 3rd: Narcoossee's 7:40pm
All are new dining experiences for me with the exception of Marrakesh but that was back in '82!! I'm still toying with the idea of breakfast for my departure day since my flight isn't until 2pm. I'll check around to see what's available, perhaps a character breakfast???
you're really branching out to new places to eat, which is inspiring me I've been going back through our reservations to ensure that we're not eating the same meal twice on our trip (unless it involves snow crab legs!!!)
Have to say ADRS for MVMCP look great Almost like a lot of those on my list Guess MUSTACHES aren't only thing you theeve
Just saw on news that Hurricane Irene expected to jump coastline and make Land fall in Greenville SC Guess mother nature heard about your antics as well
Those ADR's sound fabulous! I love each and every one of them! Only one I've been to is France, and the others are on my must-try list for next time!
I figured let me try some new ones especially in resorts I have yet to stay at (WL & GF). I just made a ressie for bfast on my last day at Trail's End (FW).
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you're really branching out to new places to eat, which is inspiring me I've been going back through our reservations to ensure that we're not eating the same meal twice on our trip (unless it involves snow crab legs!!!)
No kidding!! I figured I'd give all the places that get rave reviews a try. I've always been to WDW with unadventurous eaters so now is my chance!
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Have to say ADRS for MVMCP look great Almost like a lot of those on my list Guess MUSTACHES aren't only thing you theeve
Just saw on news that Hurricane Irene expected to jump coastline and make Land fall in Greenville SC Guess mother nature heard about your antics as well
Got one more for ya Mike, just booked Trail's End at FW. hee hee!
Regarding Irene, as of now it looks like she will hit the SC coast Sat am and possibly bring us some rain. OK with me, I'm working all weekend and rain brings in the customers!!
Can't keep a good planner down! After wrestling (in my mind) over Akershus, Crystal Palace and 1900 Park Fare, I decided to kick Character Dining solo to the curb and go elsewhere. BACK to the PP and AllEars. Love you guys!!
Ta Da! Add a breakfast ressie to my departure day. Another new place:
Sun, Dec 4th: Trail's End at 8am
That means three meals at resorts I have yet to stay at. WL, GF & FW. Exploring anyone???
Love the PTR within a PTR/TR (I'm confused......but love it!)
GREAT ADR choices. Like you, the only one I've eaten in was Marakkesh. (Both times it was Craig's choice...I wonder why ) Your others are on top of my "If-we-ever-get-to-go-again-without-kids" wish list. (Way too many allergies between my boys to truly enjoy). Although, I might switch to BD for lunch this upcoming trip. Hmmmm.
Got one more for ya Mike, just booked Trail's End at FW. hee hee!
Regarding Irene, as of now it looks like she will hit the SC coast Sat am and possibly bring us some rain. OK with me, I'm working all weekend and rain brings in the customers!!
Now, what else can I steal from Mike!
Trails End you are going to love don't know what crowds are like then but I never had more than 5 min to eat there any time I showed up no matter what meal I went for and anther one from my list
Irene lets see how confident you are AFTER Jim Cantore shows up???
You ain't theevin nuffin else from me I took all my good stuff and disguised it as one of Chesters toy meeceses It will take him a good six months to find where he hid them.. See you can't fool me I'm a moron and don't you forget that
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I've been going back through our reservations to ensure that we're not eating the same meal twice on our trip (unless it involves snow crab legs!!!)
) Your others are on top of my "If-we-ever-get-to-go-again-without-kids" wish list. (Way too many allergies between my boys to truly enjoy). Although, I might switch to BD for lunch this upcoming trip. 
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