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I got so behind! I caught up a bit last night, and now I'm finally caught up completely!
Love the photos of an empty World Showcase! That's one thing I don't think I'll ever get to see since my kids are sleepy heads with the time difference!
Probably not - I've been noticing that trait from your trip report...
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Hope you have a good time browsing the local shops for your birthday! For me, a quiet day taking my time is the perfect birthday present! Have a wonderful day!
Oh I did - it was lovely there, as it was so quiet, and usually it's mobbed up there, so we could browse in peace.
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I love that extra hour of sleep in the fall. Sounds like you all got the best benefit from that extra hour, a wee bit more sleep. I love all your pictures of a deserted WS.
What a wonderful meal, I am definitely looking forward to getting there (we actually had an ADR when we were there in October and then we actually cancelled - I know insane right, but it was worth it as it gave us a redo at the F&WF after our disaster on Saturday), plus I do not think Jasmine would have ever forgiven me if I went to try the newly refurbished CG without her
What a wonderful meal, I am definitely looking forward to getting there (we actually had an ADR when we were there in October and then we actually cancelled - I know insane right, but it was worth it as it gave us a redo at the F&WF after our disaster on Saturday), plus I do not think Jasmine would have ever forgiven me if I went to try the newly refurbished CG without her
I can understand that, having been reading your trip report. The Food and Wine Festival definitely needed a re-do, given the first attempt, which was not good!
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Sunday 3 November – part two: Aurora knows where Aulani is…
We checked in for the Princess Storybook breakfast, and were taken inside almost immediately to meet Belle…
She even posed for a photo for me!
We were shown to our table…
… and not long after we sat down, we had the first Princess procession…
Mark noticed that the line for the buffet was practically non-existent at the end of this procession, so up we went to sample the offerings. I concentrated pretty much on the smoked salmon, cheese, and some of the cakes, although there was also yoghurt, cereal, and fresh fruit. It was a pretty extensive selection, and all very good.
You also get a skillet brought to the table, made up of eggs, potatoes, bacon, and sausage. I did ask for a separate one, but it didn’t turn up, so I had to collar our server Rebekka to remind her. She was in training, and I think it’s fair to say she has a bit to learn. We tried to engage her in conversation about Oslo, as we’ve been there, but she really wasn’t interested, which surprised me, as that’s usually one of the things we love about World Showcase.
The princesses were all utterly charming, and were very much in character, chatting away happily to us, although Aurora did have to correct herself. I told her we were flying to Hawaii and Aulani tomorrow and she said “oh that’s wonderful” and then said “wherever that is…”!
We didn’t feel that we were rushed in here, so we were surprised that when we left here, we’d done the meal and seen all the princesses in literally about 35 minutes, as it felt like longer than that. It also wasn’t packed in here, which surprised us, given how hard it is to snag an ADR in here.
We were certainly surprised by the check, and I can tell you that it wasn’t a good surprise. The total came to almost $80 for the two of us, and compared to the $52 we paid for lunch yesterday at the Crystal Palace, that’s a heck of a lot of money for just a breakfast. Don’t get me wrong – it was very nice, I’m just not sure it was worth that much.
Akerhaus
Food 9
Service 7
Atmosphere 9½
Value for money 7½
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When we came out of there, we wandered back around World Showcase…
On the way back to the International Gateway, we found Mr. Smee, so we said hello to him!
Mmmm...breakfast looked great...smoked salmon sounds so good right now!
It's funny, I've just been checking smoked salmon is on our online shopping order for tomorrow night as that's our traditional Christmas breakfast whenever we're at home!
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I have always thought that restaurant would be gun to try...very pricy though!
It is. I wouldn't want to eat there if I wasn't on the Dining Plan.
Holy wow, $80 for breakfast for the two of you? I didn't realize Akershus was that expensive! I know we had breakfast there in 2008 or 2009 but I don't remember it being that pricey back then
I hope you did eventually get your meatless skillet! I didn't realize there was such a price difference between Akershus & CP! It's the Princess differential I guess!
I've only eaten there twice, once for breakfast and once for lunch. But both meals have been some of the best character interactions we've ever had. And they were both quite relaxing, for a character meal anyway. I'd do that one again - should we ever need another Princess fix! Glad you enjoyed it as well, despite it's high cost.
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It all looked delicious! 
And great pictures from Epcot! It looks empty!
I love all your pictures of a deserted WS. 
despite the wind and the rain doing their best to spoil it 
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