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Looks like a great time in Epcot and I too love the new Soarin' film. Your dinner at the TC looked very good!
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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!
Got up bright and early for our breakfast at The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom. This will be our first meal here as we have never been on previous holidays.
John, boys and I walked straight onto Splash Mountain as it was early and park quiet. I went on twice and the boys three times. I didn't want to be too wet for our breakfast!
Whilst I was waiting for John and the boys, I met my friend Jodie who was visiting Disney for the first time with her family. We were all staying at Saratoga Springs but we only saw each other a couple of times, it was nice to catch up with her.
We then went over to Crystal Palace for our breakfast. We all had a lovely time and loved the great food. Wonderful choice of lovely breakfast items. We ate lots, so yummy!
We loved meeting Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger. Got some great photos and videos.
Next was our fast pass for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, was really looking forward to this as it was just being built when we were here in 2013.
Poor Mum went on the ride with me and hated it. Mum doesn't really like fast rides and the photos showed it too. I was laughing but Mum didn't find it funny.
We then went on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, which kids enjoyed. My horse was so high, I thought I'd need a ladder to get on and off the thing!
Mum, Dad, Joanne, Chris and Katie then went to meet some princesses which they enjoyed and got some lovely photos.
John, Ross, Owen, Cameron and myself then took the boys to go on the teacups.
We watched them as I've never ridden this one, not too keen on spinning! Ha ha
Dumbo was next and I enjoyed this, so did kids.
Goofy's barnstormer ride was next up and it was good. Big queue, quick ride!
We then walked over to Tomorrowland and went on Space Mountain. It was good too, although my head felt it was going to fall off during it!
When we left Space Mountain we met Owen's Primary 3 teacher, Mrs Mitchell and her family. It was funny seeing her there and we spoke for a few minutes.
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor was next on our agenda and it was really funny. We met Chris in the queue for this. I love seeing people's reactions when they see themselves on the big screen. John got picked this time which was funny.
We then met back up with everyone else and went on the Jungle Cruise. It was good as always.
Haunted Mansion was next and then I had a look around the Christmas shop. I always love buying new tree decorations each year.
On way out of the park, I got a lovely pink Mickey Mouse T shirt.
All the parks were closing at 5 today as Hurricane Matthew was on its way but we got back to our hotel at 4.
They was a curfew planned in preparation for the hurricane and it seemed like every person in the resort was at the Artists Palette! You had to wait over 2 hours just to get a sandwich!
We all went to Mum and Dad's room for sandwiches and then went back to watch TV in the evening.
Luckily the Hurricane missed Orlando and went up the coast instead and didn't come inland as predicted. There was loud winds during night and some damage to trees etc by morning but weather was ok with some wind and rain during the day of Friday 7th October.
The hotel made the arcade free all day during the curfew and the kids enjoyed this. They even met Chip and Dale!
Pluto was also there
My friend Jodie met him too
The Artists Palette opened with a limited menu at lunchtime so John and I had cheeseburger flatbreads and the boys had chicken nuggets.
Mostly the day was spent relaxing, watching TV and having some wine and beer which was nice.
In the evening John and I went back to Artists Palette and had some chicken nuggets, Ross had macaroni cheese and Owen had a ham and cheese sandwich.
Looked like quite an active and action packed day in the MK! You had so much fun at the CP with so much character interaction. Too bad mom didn't enjoy 7SMT
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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!
John, myself and boys went to Typhoon Lagoon today. It was a beautiful day, lovely and hot. Mum and Dad had a restful day and went to Disney Springs and Joanne, Chris and kids went to the Magic Kingdom.
We arrived at 10am and got good sun beds near the wave pool. Boys loved all the rides. I went on a few too! The family raft one is good. I like the wave pool the best but poor Owen cut his arm and leg when the wave knocked him over. He got plasters at the first aid room. We were 2nd on the list of injured, bet they have several each day.
It was soon time for lunch and we went to Leaning Palms.
John and I had the island burger with pulled pork and pineapple. Fries and a cookie also.
Ross had a hotdog and Owen had a cheese pizza with a fruit cup too.
It was very nice.
John and the boys stayed on in the afternoon but I left at 3.20 as I was going to Boatwrights at Port Orleans Riverside for our evening meal with the rest of the family.
John and boys went to the Magic Kingdom and went to the Liberty Tree Tavern for their meal.
They had
Dinner
Appetizers
Declaration Salad
Tossed Mixed Greens with House-made Dressing
Entrées
Patriot's Platter
Roasted Turkey Breast, Sliced Prime Rib, and Carved Pork Roast with Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Stuffing, and House-made Mac and Cheese
Desserts
Johnny's Appleseed's Bread Pudding
Warmed Bread Pudding served with an Apple Compote, and topped with a Vanilla Crème Anglaise
This sounds lovely and I'll have to go the next time we go.
We had a lovely boat ride to Riverside via Disney Springs.
Our meal at Boatwrights was lovely.
We had the very tasty cornbread to start
then
I had
General Fulton's Prime Rib
Carefully Seasoned with a hint of Coffee and Slow-roasted served with Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, and Red Wine Demi-glace
$34.00
Joanne and Dad
The Big Easy
10-oz Grilled New York Strip with Peppercorn Cream served with Crawfish Mac and Cheese
$35.00
Mum
Cajun Bayou Catfish
Sustainable Andouille-crusted US Catfish with Louisiana Rice, Cayenne-Butter Sauce, and Chive Aïoli
$22.00
Chris
Turbodog Barbecued Ribs
Barbecued Ribs with Cajun Steak Fries and House-made Coleslaw
$24.99
We also had some nice desserts including
Bourbon Street Pecan Pie
a traditional Southern favorite
$7.00
Crème Brûlée
with Seasonal Berries
$7.00
Sorbet
Seasonal Sorbet served with fresh Fruit
$6.00
We then all got the bus to the Magic Kingdom and everyone else got a bus back to Saratoga Springs and I went to meet John and the boys at Space Mountain.
Love these photos of John, Ross and Owen
We then went on Splash Mountain which was good in the dark.
For the very last time we saw the Main Street Electrical Parade, as its last day was the next day.
We all enjoyed it. We then watched Wishes and got the bus home, standing room only!
We got back at 11pm.
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