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All caught up Miss Cooper. Or MRS. Cooper. Or just plain Coop. Lol! It sounds like your trip was amazing, from what you have shared so far, and I can't wait to read the rest! Sorry I am jumping in mine of late...I haven't been on the boards in weeks.
I can see what you' re saying, so no worries. I wasn't trying to start an argument, just sharing my opinion
Cool. I just wanted to make sure. Bc I know you read about my drink budget and my gf laughing at what I spent out of it. Not to mention my DH is a recovering alcoholic, so I wanted to make sure that everyone knows I completely agree. Just that I think that might be somewhat of an explanation.
Sorry that those that overindulge had to put a low mark on your day at Epcot Chuck. Thank heavens I gave up my position as designated drunk. Say a prayer for them and thank GUS you aren't among them.
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Sounds like a great day! Unfortunately I have yet to hear much good news about CS in China. I don't think Chinese food is really conducive to fast food...you sort of need to have it made fresh for it to taste the way it's supposed to!
You were brave to "brave" the F&WF crowds on a weekend! Everything I've read about it makes it sound like a zoo!
Looking forward to your review of CG!
We were either "brave" or "crazy"! It totally slipped my mind, we were just nearby and said "Let's check it out" Should have opted for plan B.
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What a yummy breakfast you had! Great pics from the World Showcase! Can't wait to hear about dinner at CG!
It was a great breakfast! Just wait - did I remember food pics though?
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Sounds like a good day at Epcot, I'm sorry the crowds were so bad though. We did the WS the following day, 11/6, it was crowded but not awful. My DH and I both noticed though that Epcot during the F&WF at night is a totally different atmosphere. Lots of people drinking way too much, there were lots of obnoxious drunks. It definitely looses some of it's "family friendliness". Can't wait to hear about dinner at the Cali Grill!
It is def not as family friendly or less Disney-esque during the F&WF.
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For those of you who really like to "party"(meaning drink all you can,offend any,and all,and look like an idiot when you do) I apologize in advance. The Food and Wine Festival really sounds like a good time. Many countries,besides the ones in the WS are represented there.I'm sure it would be fine,if the drinking would be under control. I personally think it puts Disney in a bad light.Too many drunks spoil anything of this nature,and F&WF is no different. There seems to be no one to keep the drunks in check,however Coop and I usually walked fast enough thru the crown to avoid any problems. there was a guy who was wearing a video camera on his head and having girls sign his Tshirt.,he was almost comical if he wasn't so big,drunk,and scary.
We didn't do that much that day at Epcot,mostly we either walked somewhere to do something,waited to ride a ride,or waited on transportation.Those kind of days don't seem to be very special,but we were together,in Florida, on VACATION
need I say more.
Totally forgot about that dude! He was an idiot! But yes, we were together on vacation at Disney -
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Sounds like you enjoyed yourselves at Epcot! I agree with you Chuck, that the drinking does get out of control at the F&WF, especially on the weekends. A few years ago, my friend and I made the mistake of going to Epcot on a Saturday night and it was wall to wall people, and there were many drunk people mixed in there. Needless to say, we didn't stay long. That just is not fun for anyone, and not how I want to spend my time at Disney.
I agree. Not a fun, Disney day. We made it fun though.
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I am loving this TR. I'm now starving, and had to go heat up some food because the photos and descriptions were making my mouth water!
Thanks Mel. I do warn you - there are more food pics! It seems that I got more food pics and AK pics than anything else.
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Can't wait to hear about your CG dinner!
Yum!
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
While I understand and agree with all the comments about drunks at the F&WF or any place for that matter, I do have to say...It's the F& WINE festival. I think we kind of have to expect it with that name. Says it all IMO. Please understand, that I do hear what your all saying and agree. I am not much of a drinker myself...one of my gf's laughed at me bc I set a $75 budget for drinks for my 8 day trip in Sept. She said $75 would be her daily budget and it was mine for 8 days. Boy did she laugh even harder when I got home and told her that I spent exactly $20 out of that $75...I had 2 drinks the whole time we were there.
I don't get how people do it! I have seen TR where people have tons of FAB's, and all I can say is what I told me gf when she laughed...."I am there with my 7 year old. How much do I really need to drink?" Even if I don't have to drive or anything, still..... Kind of like you said about the lady with the stroller. Ew.
Sounds like you got a lot added to your shopping list though! Can't wait to hear about dinner.
Oh and Coop, get over to my TR I have posted new entries!
Saw all your entries. Just haven't been as diligent with commenting. I understand it's the F&WINE Fest but the first word is FOOD. Maybe they should have started eating BEFORE drinking! LOL I'm not opposed to a FAB myself. I was just wondering where's the limit? Where's the cut-off? As a waitress, I would have lost my job if I would have served them.
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Great TR so far! Love the photos too. It's getting me excited for my anniversary trip with DH in January!
I have to get my fix from others TR's too!
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I agree ChukkerB. I drink and so does my DH (not alot!) and one or two is fine, but when you have people running around Epcot totally smashed, I think that is a big deal since there are so many kids around and they get ran over or knocked down.
I understand it is the F&WINE festival, but I have seen this on every trip I have been on at Epcot (at night) . I think people just don't always think and realize where they are. It isn't a bar where there are no families and kids. My deal is that people need to think.
Agreed!
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Agreed! There is a time and a place for everything, and I don't think Disney is the place to get rip roaring drunk being loud, obnoxious and downright rude. And yes, I'm talking to you the young group of twentysomethings that were screaming, cursing and talking about kicking eachother's a**es while in front of us walking out of the Mexico Pavillion!
Glad I missed those! But we did have our own entertainment.
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I agree with you ladies truly I do. I was not saying it's right or proper, just that I think that this accounts for some of it.
It is the reason, just not up to Walt's caliber - IMHO.
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I can see what you' re saying, so no worries. I wasn't trying to start an argument, just sharing my opinion
All opinions welcome! You know what they say - everybody has one.
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Originally Posted by Jessie092408
All caught up Miss Cooper. Or MRS. Cooper. Or just plain Coop. Lol! It sounds like your trip was amazing, from what you have shared so far, and I can't wait to read the rest! Sorry I am jumping in mine of late...I haven't been on the boards in weeks.
JESSIE!!!! Yay! You made it!!!
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Cool. I just wanted to make sure. Bc I know you read about my drink budget and my gf laughing at what I spent out of it. Not to mention my DH is a recovering alcoholic, so I wanted to make sure that everyone knows I completely agree. Just that I think that might be somewhat of an explanation.
Thanks!
I was doing the same thing Sparks. Budgeting in a glass of wine with dinner, etc.
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Sorry that those that overindulge had to put a low mark on your day at Epcot Chuck. Thank heavens I gave up my position as designated drunk. Say a prayer for them and thank GUS you aren't among them.
Mike - there were plenty others interviewing for your old position.
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*kind of late
My phone puts words in my mouth too sometimes.
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The way you put that Mike is hilarious! I am glad my DH gave up his designated drunk position. 12 years in Feb!
Good for you!!!
Congrats!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
So you had to deal with so many drunks! We went to the F&WF early in the day and then the second time was on a week day so that was not an issue.
Cam, I think that is the only way to do it. Go during the week. We definitely went at the wrong time.
Saw all your entries. Just haven't been as diligent with commenting. I understand it's the F&WINE Fest but the first word is FOOD. Maybe they should have started eating BEFORE drinking! LOL I'm not opposed to a FAB myself. I was just wondering where's the limit? Where's the cut-off? As a waitress, I would have lost my job if I would have served them.
It is the reason, just not up to Walt's caliber - IMHO.
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i'm anxiously awaiting your CG review, as i didn't love it--but i didn't love artist point, either. perhaps i just visited both on off days? or ordered poorly? i'm thinking it might be the last one. i often order poorly!
a 30 minute wait for the food and wine fest booths? aww man! that stinks! i'll be sure to never visit on a weekend. though that means i can never take my husband. oh well--more food for me!
i'm anxiously awaiting your CG review, as i didn't love it--but i didn't love artist point, either. perhaps i just visited both on off days? or ordered poorly? i'm thinking it might be the last one. i often order poorly!
a 30 minute wait for the food and wine fest booths? aww man! that stinks! i'll be sure to never visit on a weekend. though that means i can never take my husband. oh well--more food for me!
Coming up, Trace! You will just have to eat for him and then report back. That's a plan.
So I planned a 7:45 pm CG time so we might see the fireworks. We checked in a little early (like 7:20ish) and asked for a fireworks/window table. We were taken upstairs and given our pager. We only waited about 5 mins when the host came over and asked if we had ever had a window seat because tonight we got one! Woo Hoo!
We met our server (and I forgot to write down his name) and started to look at the menu. We were kind of stalling some in hopes of seeing fireworks. Even our server said he could stretch this out and started off with drinks. Cabernet Sauvignon for me and ice tea for Chuck. Now, we are on the DxDP and get an app, entrée and dessert. BUT - Chuck can never decide on an app vs. sushi. So we got both! I got a cheese board and Chuck got a trio of tuna and the chef sushi platter. Naturally, even though I had my camera on the table - NO PICS of these. (We knew we would have to pay for the sushi platter and the wine - no biggie). Now mind you, I don’t like fish (except for a tuna fish sandwich now and again). But I tried the tuna (it was a marinated, seared and tartare) I liked the tartare the best, the marinated was a bit spicy and I didn’t like the seared too much. Then I had the sushi with salmon which I’ve had before and find quite yummy. But Chuck also made me try a California roll. I liked it - except the nori is a bit chewy. We both got the filet with a glaze on purple mashed potatoes with broccolini.
Filet with mashed purple potatoes
I found the potatoes to be sweet. They were good but somewhere between a Yukon Gold and a sweet potato. Yummy steak! Chuck had the goat cheese cheesecake and I had the smores dessert.
Smores dessert
Lemon goat cheese cheesecake
The cheesecake had a nice tang to it and the smores was kind of a deconstructed thing. It was very good and they did take a brulee torch to the marshmallow. I just didn’t think the peanut butter ice cream fit in for an authentic smores flavor. But it was good!
Anyway, here we are - done with dinner and the fireworks were late tonight (10 pm) because of EMH. Silly me - I didn’t take that into account. We were still about a half hour away. We saw people ordering more wine and coffee and hanging around taking up the space/table. Chuck and I didn’t feel comfortable with doing that though. So we settled our bill and hopped on the monorail!
Soon, we were going down Main St when the MM&Y show started. I couldn’t really see the pics from that far away but I did like the special effects. I saw an empty curb in front of the Watch shop, so we sat down with a trash can backrest and waited for the fireworks and parade. It was the Electrical Parade - another 1st for us! Loved it! My camera doesn’t do well with motion pictures in low light. But I got a couple of good ones.
I didn't get really great pics, like I said. Almost all of the pics of Cinderella in her pumpkin carriage were blurry. Just another reason to go back, right?
I apologized to Chuck for miscalculating the fireworks and dinner and he said “it’s ok - we got to see them on Main Street AND the parade!” He’s so easy going. It sprinkled just a bit before the parade. The rain stopped for the parade but started up again while we were walking back to BLT. I was glad I had brought my hoodie. Loved being able to WALK back. No long lines for the busses or monorail.
We got back to our room, popped in a DVD (M*A*S*H most likely) and promptly fell asleep.
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. I just wanted to make sure. Bc I know you read about my drink budget and my gf laughing at what I spent out of it. Not to mention my DH is a recovering alcoholic, so I wanted to make sure that everyone knows I completely agree. Just that I think that might be somewhat of an explanation.
"Sparky"(My first trip.)
The way you put that Mike is hilarious! I am glad my DH gave up his designated drunk position. 12 years in Feb! 
We went to the F&WF early in the day and then the second time was on a week day so that was not an issue.
! It totally slipped my mind, we were just nearby and said "Let's check it out" Should have opted for plan B.
Great pics from the World Showcase! Can't wait to hear about dinner at CG! 
(We knew we would have to pay for the sushi platter and the wine - no biggie). Now mind you, I don’t like fish (except for a tuna fish sandwich now and again). But I tried the tuna (it was a marinated, seared and tartare) I liked the tartare the best, the marinated was a bit spicy and I didn’t like the seared too much. Then I had the sushi with salmon which I’ve had before and find quite yummy. But Chuck also made me try a California roll. I liked it - except the nori is a bit chewy. We both got the filet with a glaze on purple mashed potatoes with broccolini. 
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