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I have to agree! Maybe that was why people were passing out. They wanted to see if he'd come to the rescue.
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What a great night! I would love to try Tutto Gusto one time, and the waitstaff seemed so friendly, which is sometimes not the case at Tutto Italia. Can't wait to read about how it went at CMC without actually eating there.
That's a good point about Tutto Italia. We've found some of the wait staff to be a little stuffy there in the past, whereas they were much friendlier in Tutto Gusto.
Sounds like you had a wonderful time at Tutto Gusto! I hope to try it out sometime, it looks like a cozy place to just relax with some wine and great food.
What an awesome PP meet at Tutto Gusto! Your wine flight looks like one I would love, so I'm keeping that in mind for June. I love Mark's faces as he is drinking his wine flight. Too funny! Neat picture of Mark holding your space for Illuminations. Great pictures of Illuminations as always!
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Monday 10 December – part one: the room’s spinning
I knew it wasn’t a good start to the morning when Mark woke up and declared the room was spinning. Uh-oh! He did get up, and get going, but it was clear he wasn’t well, and was suffering the effects of sinusitis.
We made it to our 7:55am booking at Cape May Café and checked in. We were handed our pager and had a 10 minute or so wait, so I made the best of the time, wandering around, and getting some photos of the lobby.
We were called through, and taken to our table, which was right by the buffet.
We were told that it could take between 45 minutes and an hour for all the characters to come through. With Mark’s muzzy head, I was hoping it would be quicker than that.
We got up to get some food. I literally grabbed some fruit and yoghurt, about six bits of cheese and some smoked salmon, and that was it. With another buffet at the Crystal Palace at 11:35am (just over three hours’ away! ), I didn’t want anymore than that…
The first to come and see us was Goofy, although Mark had to guess who it was, as this was how he approached us… He guessed right as well!
The next around was Minnie, and when Mark told her that he’d got a headache, she kindly gave him a massage. Wow, a mouse massage – well, I never!
We had quite a wait for Donald. Our server kept telling us that he was on his way, but he seemed to take forever. Finally though, he made it…
First a bit of duck butt!
A guy at the next table kindly took a photo of the two of us together with Donald.
Cape May Café:
Food 7½ 8
Service 8½ 9
Atmosphere 9 8½
Value for money 8½ 8½
Average score: 8.44
As we left, one of the character handlers, Wendy, who was tiny, and handling Goofy (very funny to see the two of them together! ), asked if we wanted our photo by the Cape May Café sign. I know what her real motive was though. She’d been admiring my camera, and it gave her another chance to have a look at it. She was very taken with it, and did say it might have to be a Christmas present to herself…
Sounds like a great morning meal--I can't believe you are headed to Crystal Palace next! PS Did you get the Photopass CD yet? I'm wondering if the shots of Jese and I came out--I'd like to have one printed to send to my Dad
Sorry to hear Mark wasn't feeling well. It's a funny idea to just go to the buffet for the characters! Makes sense, though, if you have leftover dining credits anyways.
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Awww poor Mark. I suffer from sinus problems and I give him alot of credit of being able to smile for the camera. Looks like the weather probably didn't help him much, but I'm sure the Minnie message helped a bit.
Finally got caught up with your last several postings and I loved seeing your pics from the PP meet in Epcot! Tutto Gusto is a fun place to meet up with people as it has some great ambiance! Sorry Mark wasn't feeling well with his headache I hope he felt better as the day went on
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I have to agree! Maybe that was why people were passing out. They wanted to see if he'd come to the rescue. 
He guessed right as well! 
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