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Wuh oh re: upcoming manners entry, but OMG could I be any more sold on Flying Fish Cafe??? (Answer: ) We've never been, but your writeup and photos have me absolutely salivating. Thanks!!!
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Thursday 23 October – part six: teach your kid some manners!
Then it was over to Epcot to see IllumiNations. Just as we got through security, it started to rain more heavily. As I said to the security guard, this wasn’t supposed to happen. We stood in the shop at International Gateway, trying to decide whether we should get an umbrella or not. We saw one, but it was a golfing umbrella and it was $40. I didn’t really want to spend that much for a few minutes and, knowing Florida weather, it could stop in a few minutes’ time or it could carry on all night. What to do? Then we saw a $10 umbrella, one that was much smaller, but I could cope with spending that much, so we did.
For the first few minutes after we got out of there, the rain continued and we got a prime spot on the bridge between the United Kingdom and France just 15 minutes before IllumiNations was due to start. Just as well we didn’t go for the $40 umbrella, as wouldn’t you know it, the rain stopped a couple of minutes later, but it was just cold up there in the wind. I was very glad that I had a shawl over my dress.
We started chatting to the people next door to us, who turned out to be from Chicago. And then just a minute or two before IllumiNations was due to start, a kid pushed his way in between us. I did stare at him, but didn’t say anything, but the woman next to me did. Almost immediately, a woman piped up behind us and said “he’s just a six year old boy who wants to see the globe.” Sure and I think we can all understand that, but teach your kid some manners. Saying “excuse me” will always get a better response than just barging in. The woman next to me and I pretty said that to her, but she seemed very ignorant and didn’t bother to apologise to us. What a rude woman and no doubt her kid will also grow up to be just as rude, if that’s the behaviour he has an example.
IllumiNations was wonderful as always and I managed to get some better photos this time.
My photos:
Mark’s photos:
We were definitely in the firework fallout zone though, as the wind was blowing our way and we got debris heading our way. We knew what that meant, so made a very quick beeline for the exit and were back in the Beach Club a few minutes later.
Then it was into the Marketplace to use up the rest of our snack credits. It turned out what we had five left, so we got a coconut bar each for breakfast, two bags of pretzels and a rice krispie Mickey bar and that was those gone. We had succeeded in using up all our snack and table credits that we had on the Deluxe Dining Plan. I was impressed with that. We had played the Dining Plan game and had won. It had practically killed us on some days when we had three meals in a day, but we had done it and had definitely got our money’s worth. Would I use the Deluxe Dining Plan again? 100% In fact, if our plans work out and we come back in December 2009, I think we’ll go for it for at least part of the trip. I would go for more signature meals and dinner shows, as we preferred the days that we only had two meals. I know we can get the best out of it again. My advice to anyone who enjoys fine dining would be to give the Deluxe Dining Plan a go. It was such a pleasant change to know that all our signature meals, in particular, were already paid for and not to have to worry about how much the bill would come to. I found that very relaxing.
It was back to the room then to pack the last few bits and pieces and upload the photos and then it was time for bed. Tomorrow would see the third leg of our trip begin.
Deluxe Dining Plan:
Spoodles $45.00
Beaches and Cream $44.76
Flying Fish Cafe $127.00
Snacks $14.00
Total: $230.76
Amount saved on Deluxe Dining Plan: $90.78
Total saving: $258.17
Today we walked 3.89 miles The weather today was cloudy for most of the day, with temperatures in the 80’s, but more windy with some rain in the evening. The best thing today was dinner at the Flying Fish Café. The worst thing today was the rude woman at IllumiNations. Today we tried the Wave for breakfast And the result was it’s an unusual place, but nice. The most magical moment today was watching IllumiNations.
Next: proper deep dish pizza!
By the way, we're off to Disneyland Paris in the morning for the weekend (pre-trip report can be found here ), so there won't be another update until Sunday or Monday. When there is, this trip report will be returning to the Globetrotting forum, as the next leg of our trip takes us to Chicago...
Really sad about the little kid, but his mother's attitude really takes the cake. She will probably wonder someday why her kid gets in trouble at school. He learned his people skills at home
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Checking in and enjoying the pics of Flying Fish - talk about feeling like I'd come home. Sounds like you had a fabulous meal with the service it's known for. Unfortunately, our server last time was a bit inexperienced. But we're going to have to go back...
What a great way to end the WDW portion of your trip, an amazing dinner, fireworks....your shots were great by the way. I love how you caught the reflections off the water. I really loved the shot of the BC - the empty beach with the swing, it just was so pretty.
Sorry about the rude kid...I don't know how people teach their children no manners, an excuse me or would you mind if he stands there would have been fine...I would always move for a child...but it is really sad as he will probably be just like him mom
Glad that the dining plan turned out to be a great savings...I am still playing back and forth as I know I would love to get to try some more signature places on our August trip...
Have a great birthday weekend in Paris....looking forward to hearing more of your adventures when you return.
Glad you enjoyed your dinner at FF! I don't blame you for being annoyed with the mother of the rude child. If it was so important for her child to see the Illuminations show then she should have gotten there early for him to have a good view. Looking forward to reading about the next leg of your journey. Have fun in Disneyland Paris.
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We stood in the shop at International Gateway, trying to decide whether we should get an umbrella or not. We saw one, but it was a golfing umbrella and it was $40. I didn’t really want to spend that much for a few minutes and, knowing Florida weather, it could stop in a few minutes’ time or it could carry on all night. What to do? Then we saw a $10 umbrella, one that was much smaller, but I could cope with spending that much, so we did. 
It had practically killed us on some days when we had three meals in a day, but we had done it and had definitely got our money’s worth. Would I use the Deluxe Dining Plan again? 100% 
In fact, if our plans work out and we come back in December 2009, I think we’ll go for it for at least part of the trip. I would go for more signature meals and dinner shows, as we preferred the days that we only had two meals. I know we can get the best out of it again. My advice to anyone who enjoys fine dining would be to give the Deluxe Dining Plan a go. It was such a pleasant change to know that all our signature meals, in particular, were already paid for and not to have to worry about how much the bill would come to. I found that very relaxing. 
Sorry the WDW part has come to an end 
Claytrgtshooter (Minnie Lor's Hubbie)
at DLP!!!!! Glad you got such good use out of the DxDP, good to hear it!! 
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