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The 3D dessert party is held in the pavillion like party for the senses except it mostly dessert items. They have some cheese and such. Last year they were flambee-ing donuts, yum! There is also alot of alchohol ( all included in the price). There is also a surprise at the end, the 3D part, do not want to spoil it for you. I wanted to get into the wine view lounge last year but booked too late, I did notice that even though the wine view lounge is front and center, there is a walking path between it and the cirque performers, which I would imagine would be annoying. I found that there were plenty of seats and I met some nice people sharing a table with them. You get a wine glass at PftS and you take that up to the wine booths and they fill your glass, so you are using the same glass over and over, they have wash out stations. It is so much food and so fun. Let me know your final plans, maybe we will be at the same seminars.
Thank you for the info! I really think I'm going to try both Party for the Senses AND the 3D Dessert Party. I wanted to see Cirque and I'll get a taste at PftS and who am I to pass up flambeed donuts
At this point, I don't think I'll mind if they don't extend Free Dining since I'll be eating all day long!
As soon as I finalize my plans, I'll let you know. I'm hoping to run into a few PPs while I'm down there.
All of you solo travelers are making me think "I can do that"!!! Is this what happens when we turn 40? LOL!!! I am thinking of adding a solo trip to my bucket list! I actually just discussed with DH & DD the possibility of me doing the AK Trek solo.......so might have to see how I feel on that!
Can't wait to follow you on another trip!!!
Sorry things are not so great with DBF Maybe the time away will do some good.
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All of you solo travelers are making me think "I can do that"!!! Is this what happens when we turn 40? LOL!!! I am thinking of adding a solo trip to my bucket list! I actually just discussed with DH & DD the possibility of me doing the AK Trek solo.......so might have to see how I feel on that!
Can't wait to follow you on another trip!!!
Sorry things are not so great with DBF Maybe the time away will do some good.
The Wild Africa Trek solo is what got the ball rolling on my solo trip! I also did a day at MK solo back in 08 and discovered, Hey! I really like having the time to myself. Not in a million years did I EVER think I'd go on vacation alone. I've travelled alone to get to meet up with friends & I've moved from NJ to FL and back alone (look out!! girl in a Uhaul!!) but to spend vacation alone in a place where families spend their vacations together? Nope, never woulda thunk it.
Maybe it is a 40 thing - if this is a midlife crisis, I'll take it! Besides, in Disney I don't thing anyone's really alone - it's all one big Pixie Dust rally if you think about it.
A good holiday is one that is spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours - J.B. Priestley
Today I busted out my 2011 Passporter and started plugging in some notes - in ink!!
I also moved my Thursday nite (1st nite) ressie for Le Cellier to Sunday nite (last nite). This will allow me to go to MNSSHP on Thursday, 3D Dessert Party on Friday, Party for the Senses on Saturday & Le Cellier on Sunday. Remember when I said I would make this trip a nice relaxing one?
But you see, I Halloween. It's right up there with St. Patrick's Day. Last year we did Halloween Horror Nights (and one day at F&WF - note: don't try to visit ALL kiosks in six hours) and I really longed to go to MNSSHP. This year, I'm doing it! I attended the Pirate & Princess Party back in '08 dressed as Jack Sparrow. I basked in the glory of being a Disney character in MK. We went to the park early for dinner at CRT and I was stopped several times for pictures with people!! A gentleman even apologized for interupting our dinner but his two children just HAD to know if I was a real pirate!! ARRRRRGGGHHHH! Of course I am! I shouted. The. Best. Ever.
Besides loving Halloween, I love FOOD!! I'm a foodie all the way! I attend Food & Wine Festivals and visit wineries whenever I can (except California since that flight would KILL me). But THE F&WF is the end all be all for me. It when my girls from Florida (oh how I miss living there) and I get together and make memories and friends. We've also shared many hangovers and food babies there too! I've found two of my all time favorite wines at the F&WF. I visit Gloria over at the Acqua di Parma counter in Italy. I talk someone into eating escargot. It's home.
This year I've decided to expand my horizons and attend a few of the special events during the F&WF. In all the years I've gone, I've only attended one beverage seminar and one culinary demo (well, Donna and I slept throught a culinary demo rather ) I'm going to get gussied up and party hop.
I also looked into a treatment over at the Mandara Spa at the Dolphin but I think I'd end up with more stress over the bill than when I originally walked thru the door! Think I'll save my $$$ for cheddar cheese soup and slushies from France Thankyouverymuch!
On a non Disney related side note: I went to purchase a used Tahoe yesterday. Check in hand, I received a call letting me know the truck was MISSING !!! As of today, it is still nowhere to be found. I'm hoping it was just loaned out to someone who was having work done on their car and not stolen!! BTW, I work at the dealership.
On a non Disney related side note: I went to purchase a used Tahoe yesterday. Check in hand, I received a call letting me know the truck was MISSING !!! As of today, it is still nowhere to be found. I'm hoping it was just loaned out to someone who was having work done on their car and not stolen!! BTW, I work at the dealership.
Glad if it had to go missing, it did it BEFORE you'd handed over the money! Hope it turns up, and is still in good shape for your purchase!
Just found your PTR. I am so jealous of your solo trip. It sounds like so much fun! I will definitely do one in..um youngest is 8, so 10 years. Maybe I can pawn him off on my brother so I can go..let me work on this.
Can't wait to hear more.
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Glad if it had to go missing, it did it BEFORE you'd handed over the money! Hope it turns up, and is still in good shape for your purchase!
as of 7pm last nite when I left work, it was still missing. A ladybug landed on me today so I'm taking that as a good sign and maybe it will reappear!!
Congrats on the solo trip! And congrats on getting Le Cellier!
Thank you! I can't believe I was able to get ANOTHER ressie. That's two ressies for LC under the 180 day mark. Must be since I'm dining alone. Hope they don't hand me a tv tray and say have at it!!
Just found your PTR. I am so jealous of your solo trip. It sounds like so much fun! I will definitely do one in..um youngest is 8, so 10 years. Maybe I can pawn him off on my brother so I can go..let me work on this.
Can't wait to hear more.
It took me 30 years worth of WDW trips to go solo. Of course, I don't have children so I'm at an advantage
Which tour is the Wild Africa Trek? Is it the one that is only available to AKL guests?
Wild Africa Trek is new as of early this year. It's open to anyone - you do have to pay admission to AK. I always wanted to go on a real safari and this is probably going to be as close as I'll ever get and I'm happy with that.
If you go, book the earliest time available so it's still cool and most of the animals were out and about.
Quick update on the Tahoe I went to purchase Friday: It was definitely stolen - while I was at the bank picking up the check, it was stolen off the car lot! The police found it yesterday and gave chase. The chase caused the thieves to crash and then run. No word on how much damage since we haven't recieved the police report and it's still in impound. If the damage is just cosmetic and easy to fix, I might still take it. Keep you posted.
Aside from that, I'm gearing up for MNSSHP. I have never been but if it's half as much fun as the old Pirate & Princess Party, I'm sure to have a blast. So I got online yesterday and looked up some costumes. At first, I wanted to be a princess but scratched that because how does one enjoy rides while wearing a hoop skirt?? I'm still hoping to get up to NJ and grab my old Jack Sparrow outfit out of storage. I was also toying with the idea of being Flo from the Progressive commercials again. I dressed up as Flo two years ago and it was a hit! I really looked like her!
Here's some for the Tahoe! Maybe it's a sign it wasn't meant to be.
Sounds like you've got some great plans in the works. I can't wait to go to MNSSHP this year either. Having 10 of us going we're going to be hippies - basically I'm just making a tye dye shirt for everyone. Maybe one year we'll go without so many people and it will be easier to do.
I was also toying with the idea of being Flo from the Progressive commercials again. I dressed up as Flo two years ago and it was a hit! I really looked like her! [/B]
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Halloween. It's right up there with St. Patrick's Day. Last year we did Halloween Horror Nights (and one day at F&WF - note: don't try to visit ALL kiosks in six hours
) and I really longed to go to MNSSHP. This year, I'm doing it! I attended the Pirate & Princess Party back in '08 dressed as Jack Sparrow. I basked in the glory of being a Disney character in MK. We went to the park early for dinner at CRT and I was stopped several times for pictures with people!! A gentleman even apologized for interupting our dinner but his two children just HAD to know if I was a real pirate!! ARRRRRGGGHHHH! Of course I am! I shouted. The. Best. Ever. 
) I'm going to get gussied up and party hop. 
!!! As of today, it is still nowhere to be found. I'm hoping it was just loaned out to someone who was having work done on their car and not stolen!! BTW, I work at the dealership. 
And congrats on getting Le Cellier! 
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