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Sorry about the delay, but I worked all weekend and did not get a chance to post.
So contining on with our trip.
After spending a few minutes taking pictures of the room and unpacking a few things we decided it was time to head down to Beaches and Cream for dinner. This has become one of DH and my favorite places to eat at WDW. I told DH to take DS and head down so that "Mickey" could leave his second gift in DS treasure chest. I followed behind them in about 2-4 minutes.
We got to Beaches and Cream around 5:00 pm and there were several open tables, so we were seated immediately at a table. DS made a beeline to the juke box and wanted to pick out a song. So I held him up so we could pick out a couple songs. I love that the juke box actually has old 45's and it is free.
After picking out our songs it was time to order dinner.
DS ordered an apple juice, hot dog, grapes and carrots.
I would love that the kid's meals come out on Mickey plates, but I think that it is unfair that the adults just get boring old round plates for their food . DS was to busy playing at the juke box to eat much food. All of the stimulation at WDW really decreases his appetite so he just picks and takes a few bites of his food. DH ate what hot dog DS didn' and said that it was very good. I was not offered a bite, so I have to take his word for it.
DH ordered a diet coke, cheeseburger and fries.
As normal DH loved his cheeseburger and fries. I think his favorite part of staying at the Beach Club for him was the fact that he could get this same cheeseburger at Hurricane Hanna's.
I ordered a chocolate coke, cheeseburger, and onion rings.
I have to agree with DH that the cheeseburger was very yummy. I love the onion rings here. They are so big and not to greasey for me. I could not finish all of my food, so DH decided he would finish it so that it would not go to waste ( do notice a theme about food not going to waste ).
Now that the burgers were gone it was time to order desert. I know that I said I couldn't finish my cheeseburger and onion rings, but that was because I had to save room for desert. DS meal came with a Mickey sundae. He ate a few bites and then started to feed to DH and me.
DH and I decided to share a No Way Jose. DS decided that he wanted a bite of the No Way Jose and then decided that he wanted to eat it. I refused to let him take it away, but I did let him share. So the three of us finished it off and were completely stuffed.
I will say that this is one of my favorite deserts anywhere, not just at WDW. Desert is truly my favorite part of any meal, and people joke that I have a second stomach just for desert. So with all the deserts that I have tried this is truly the best. What could be better than "a Peanut Butter and Hot Fudge Delight with Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Morsels, Whipped Cream and a Cherry" per all ears.
After we finished eating we packed up the left over carrots and grapes and headed to the Marketplace for a little shopping.
I thought that I would add a few pictures from the inside and outside of Beaches and Cream. for anyone who has not made it over for a bite.
Sign over the Door
Outdoor "To Go" menu
One of the tables
The soda fountain
DS at the Juke Box.
I was looking for the receipt for our meal and I can't find it, but I think with with trip and everything it was around $60.00. Even though we were on the dining plan, we decided to pay out of pocket for this meal. We had a sit down dinner every night, so we had to decide what meals would be best to use our TS credits.
I'll try to let you know the total of your meals for anyone who is wondering if the meal plan is worth it for them. Just to let you know that we got our money's worth easily. I know a lot of people say it is a lot of food, but I think for the most part we would have ordered the same whether or not on the dining plan.
I took a lot of pictures on this trip. I was playing with differnt features, light and angles. I will post as many as you guys would like. If you want more or less pictures let me know.
Up next a little shopping, some unpacking, and what will DS think of the pool.
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I never knew that the jukebox at beaches and Cream was free! Thanks for including that tidbit. I LOVE Beaches and Cream I completely agree that the cheeseburgers there are to die for!
Thanks for posting all the pictures. I'm sure others will agree with me that the more pictures the better.
What a great time @ B&C!!! I love all the pictures....keep them coming!!! During our next trip in Feb, we are planning to try B&C for the first time! Thanks for the tip on the jukebox & the food reviews!! More please!
More photos please! Great so far, I love your DS's reactions, so fun, and innocent. I can't wait to hear what he thought of the next treasure chest surprise.
Great start... We have plans to eat at Beaches and Cream the day we leave to come home. We may split a couple of cheeseburgers or a few orders of fries, but we are actually going for The Kitchen Sink. We may all be sick in the car on the way home, but we can't risk being sick on one of our park days. LOL.
Just catching up again. Sounds like your trip is off to a great start! Is it wrong that I want a cheeseburger right now and it's only just past 10 a.m.?
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Just catching up again. Sounds like your trip is off to a great start! Is it wrong that I want a cheeseburger right now and it's only just past 10 a.m.?
DH would eat one for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I would let him.
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Great start! Beaches & Cream looks so good. I'm pretty sure lunch won't measure up. Looking forward to more, & I vote for lots of pictures.
Lunch has the exact same menu and portions. We have done both and it has been the same. Can also be used as a TS credit.
I'm caught up now. Love the pics (especially the food pics) and I may have to make a trip to B&C on another trip (NOT the trip down I'll be making next month, not enough time to get that one in, sadly ).
Definitely am interested in hearing more in any event.
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. DS was to busy playing at the juke box to eat much food. All of the stimulation at WDW really decreases his appetite so he just picks and takes a few bites of his food. DH ate what hot dog DS didn' and said that it was very good. I was not offered a bite, so I have to take his word for it.
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I completely agree that the cheeseburgers there are to die for! 
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Looking forward to more, & I vote for lots of pictures.
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