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Yes, Cam, I agree BOG seems as difficult as when it first opened.
Part of the problem was that it was blocked out past 6:00 p.m., which at least pretty much confirms that night is MNSSHP despite no official party schedule as yet.
What worked against us, I think, was everybody before us on the calendar making hay with that 180+10. Sometimes, I'm not so sure that's really fair.
I agree, but then when I'm snagging those 180+10 myself, I'm all for it.
Yes it's fair but unfair at the same time with the 180/10!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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The Queen's Room sounds fabulous to me! I know BOG is a tough reservation to get for dinner but hopefully something will open up when you check back. All your reservations sound perfect!
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I agree, but then when I'm snagging those 180+10 myself, I'm all for it.
Your thought occurred to me when I was composing my whiny post about this. Funny how we are when that plus-10 goes our way, huh?
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Yes it's fair but unfair at the same time with the 180/10!
True 'nuff. I'm sure it'd be just as much a matter of luck if we all had to battle it out day by day for those hot ADRs.
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Originally Posted by lindawdw
The Queen's Room sounds fabulous to me! I know BOG is a tough reservation to get for dinner but hopefully something will open up when you check back. All your reservations sound perfect!
QVR really is a wonderful experience in its own way.
What I loved about it as well as CT is that your servers have time to chat in more detail about the food, its sources, prep, etc. Yes, those in the main dining room give you a concise summary of what's in each dish, but the QVR/CT servers go into detail when you indicate interest.
For instance, we didn't know that V&A's gets many ingredients fresh daily, some seafood within 30 minutes after it's caught. The Niman Ranch lamb used in that dramatic Fuji apple-curried lamb served in a belljar full of smoke comes from farms throughout the world so that it's always at peak flavor and tenderness.
We're just sooooo spoiled to be able to eat at V&A's as many times as we have.
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Your trip looks wonderful!!! Congratulations on your DVC purchase!! Your dining choices look scrumptious and to Drew!! All you need is something to open up for the Chef's Table at V & A's and your trip will be just perfect!! Here's hoping !!!
Love your choices of course...however I did notice you are eating breakfast at 1900 Park fare and dinner there, for 2 different days....
I take it you want to see how both are...or is that a chance you will be changing again.... just curious!
And like you & Drew I am adding a few "new ones" and going back to favorites....Drew is still going to try to get the Chef's Table, right? Because you never know...(as I am waiting for someone to cancel for O'Hana on the 9-28-17)..... cross your fingers for both of us!!!
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on getting 'Ohana. I've forgotten. Are you hoping for breakfast or dinner?
Yeah, hoping for Chef's T but not getting hopes up much. It's such a delight that it would take an emergency for anyone to cancel.
We've eaten both breakfast and dinner at 1900 PF and go there mostly for convenience and character fun. The food is no thrill for us. It's edible but hardly exciting. Although, I may try the famous strawberry soup again in case it was just a bad tastebuds day when I had a wee sample before. Thought it was icky.
The Wickeds at dinner are a riot! And Drew enjoys flirting with his favorite Disney lady, Mary Poppins, at the breakfast there. I get a kick out of Mad Hatter so fun for both.
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Here I am lolling the day away doing next to nothing besides reading and posting lots here on the boards. Tough day, huh? Certainly not as bad as Drew's since he works Saturdays.
Sometimes, I'm not so sure these looonnng months until a trip are best spent reading these boards. Makes me want to be back at WDW right NOW, not FIVE WHOLE MONTHS from now.
:::: pout, whine, whimper! ::::
Nice to be among folks who know how dreary those months of waiting can be, though.
Okay, okay...well past time for me to quit whining and go do something productive like scrub the kitchen floor or clean the bathroom. Yuck!
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Got our tickets a couple days ago, so we are ready to do some serious Halloweening.
After all the tinkering with where to stay, this trip is looking to be another Mary Poppins one. If only we can get an early BOG dinner for party night... C'mon dust!
Preview: We've a surprise that's been in the planning for a while to tell you about soon. Stay tuned.
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All your reservations sound perfect!
Funny how we are when that plus-10 goes our way, huh? 
Your dining choices look scrumptious and 
to Drew!! All you need is something to open up for the Chef's Table at V & A's and your trip will be just perfect!! Here's hoping 
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Update: MNSSHP and a surprise...
I love surprises!!!
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