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FOTLK is such a brilliant show - you're right it is a bit like LaNouba. I agree the waiting area can be tough - it gets quite hot and so many people are so close together. Glad you got such excellent photos, and were finally able to enjoy this show - 3rd row is a score
I enjoyed the show so much. Waiting in line for a while wasn't great but the reward was worth it. Glad you enjoyed the photos and I had such a good seat.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Great pictures from AK! I can’t believe that was your first time seeing FoLK! Glad you enjoyed the show!
I can't believe it either and so glad I finally did as such a great show!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Tuesday, October 10th (Part V) After enjoying the Festival of the Lion King show, I had one mission before dinner and that was a ride on Expedition Everest. Just hoping the single rider line isn’t too long or not open as that happens on occasion. So, I began to walk towards Asia from Africa. I should be there in about ten minutes or a bit less.
Well, on the way and near Kali River Rapids I got a few photos of some active guys in the area who were enjoying the hot and sunny afternoon.
They are certainly the acrobats and living on the edge!
After enjoying the entertainment, I continued my walk and arrived at Expedition Everest. I dashed over to the single rider line and there were only two other people in line. How about this for timing? Shortly, I was given my row number and was on Expedition Everest for another thrilling ride. This never disappoints. I always enjoy the views of WDW while we are ascending the mountain. Then it gets exciting with the fast portions both forwards and backwards!
After a great ride, I headed back to Discovery Island for dinner at Tiffin’s. Even with the ride, I still had about 20 minutes until my ADR. Glad I made good time for EE.
I arrived at Discovery Island in just a few minutes. There was a bit of entertainment here that was just ending or moving on elsewhere.
After this, I made the short walk over to Tiffin’s for my Rivers of Light Dining package ADR. I dined here for the first time in October, 2016 and had a very memorable meal. I was looking forward to another experience like this. It would be different this time as I went with three appetizers and a dessert my first time. Today, it’s a prix fixe meal with the package so it will be appetizer, main course and dessert.
I checked in for my 4:10 pm reservation and shortly I was escorted to my table in the Grand Gallery. There are three rooms in Tiffin’s with the other two being the Safari and Trek Galleries. Last time I dined in the Safari Gallery and is much smaller and intimate compared to the large Grand Gallery. The latter is still quite nice as you’ll see shortly.
My server Anthony arrived at my table and introduced himself. He went over the menu in detail with me as well as some of his favorite items on the menu. He let me look over the menu for a bit and he returned with some ice water and bread, which was quite unique to most restaurants. I made my choices as well as ordering a glass of Chenin Blanc for my appetizer and would probably have another one for my main course.
Pomegranate Focaccia with an Olive Oil, Molasses and Pomegranate blend
The bread was very good and had a lot of flavor to it and quite soft. The oil blend added a lot of flavor to the bread and you don’t need much of it.
After enjoying the bread, Anthony returned with my appetizer course.
Red and Green Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Cucumbers, Basil, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
This is Tiffin’s take on a Caprese Salad, which I always enjoy. I’m not big on green tomatoes as they are somewhat bitter, but the rest of it I enjoyed. I think it would have been good to include a bit of pesto sauce on the plate with this course to make it even better.
After enjoying this course, Anthony cleared my plate and settings and I ordered a glass of Cabernet for my main course. He returned shortly with my wine and my Rivers of Light ticket, which you’ll see shortly. Before my main course arrived, I got up and took some photos of the Grand Gallery.
As you can see the Grand Gallery has great theming and detail to it.
My ticket for the show
Anthony returned in a few minutes with my main course. This was a special on the menu and a bit different to the one on the regular menu.
Wagyu Beef Tenderloin and Brisket with a Demi-Glace Reduction accompanied by roasted Purple Potatoes and Root Vegetables. The brisket portion, I believe is not usually on the menu to accompany the tenderloin.
This was very good and both the brisket and tenderloin were cooked perfectly with a very flavorful sauce that went well with the dish. The veggies were fine as were the potatoes but not exceptional. This course was a winner and I enjoyed it very much. A good size portion with it not being too much or too little, which is a good thing unless you’re planning on leftovers for dinner tomorrow.
After finishing my course, Anthony returned and I told him how good the course was. He seemed to appreciate this much. He handed me the dessert menu and I looked it over for a bit. I knew right away what I wanted. I told Anthony what I wanted and ordered an expresso too, which always goes well with dessert.
Anthony returned shortly with my expresso and shortly after with my dessert. Here is what turned up!
Key Lime Cheesecake with various accompaniments
This was so good and had so much key lime flavor to it, which I always want as I’m a big fan of it. The cheesecake was not that heavy as opposed to American cheesecake which tend to be. It was rather light and not too filling. Overall, I was very happy with this and I’d certainly get it again!
After finishing my meal, I settled my bill with Anthony. I told him how much I enjoyed the entire meal and that it was my second time here. I will return, but not sure if it will be on my next trip as there are so many other places I need to try. I’m glad I’ve had two very memorable experiences at Tiffin’s. I think it may be one of the best signature restaurants on property.
I left the restaurant on to do other things as I had a couple of hours before the Rivers of Light Show.
NEXT: Like A Completely New Experience at Night!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
More great pictures from AK! What a great meal at Tiffins!
Glad you enjoyed them. Tiffin's is great and have now had two amazing meals there and won't be the last! It's quite an exceptional eatery and certainly a WDW gem!
Hope you get to dine here one day and the ROL package is a good deal as it's the regular menu and nothing is exempted from it! I remember when Cam booked it and found out the Wagyu beef was on it as a pricey entree. When I found that out I changed my package from Tusker House to Tiffin's. It was well worth the price!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Great timing to get in a ride on EE before dinner. Your dinner looked delicious, its great that both times you have eaten here you have enjoyed it.
Time certainly worked out with this! It was a great meal and why I will be back. Even better as both occasions and have dined in two out of three rooms!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I enjoyed it so much from start to finish! I plan to return but not sure when as so many other eateries I need to try first!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Great meal at Tiffins! I agree, it really is a fabulous signature restaurant!
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It certainly is and one of the best at WDW as far as signatures. Love the theming as well as so well done.
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Your meal looked wonderful! We are looking forward to dining there in September, also with the ROL package.
It was quite enjoyable and I had a very good server as well. I hope you enjoy it next month as much as I did.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Oh, it most certainly was and some! I think somewhat of a hidden gem in the AK and WDW for a siggie. But, I think more guests are finding out how good the cuisine is here as well as the theming from the ROL packages!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Waiting in line for a while wasn't great but the reward was worth it. Glad you enjoyed the photos and I had such a good seat. 
Just hoping the single rider line isn’t too long or not open as that happens on occasion. So, I began to walk towards Asia from Africa. I should be there in about ten minutes or a bit less.
Then it gets exciting with the fast portions both forwards and backwards! 
A good size portion with it not being too much or too little, which is a good thing unless you’re planning on leftovers for dinner tomorrow.
I think it may be one of the best signature restaurants on property. 
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