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Should have clarified: No pics of our momentary neighbor's dessert. The CM server's back was to our table, and I felt it rude to ask her to stand to one side in order for us to take a photo.
You know you're a real DA (Disney Addict) when you can't think of much of anywhere else you'd rather eat on a Saturday night than BOG.
So, here we are, just past the check-in counter waiting...waiting, feeling smug because a young woman in line ahead of us was told very politely that there simply wasn't any way she could eat here tonight without calling the dining line and MAYBE getting a cancellation. Apparently, said person hadn't a clue about BOG, because the CM explained that no reservation could be made at the restaurant.
All the more reason we are soooooo grateful we stumbled onto the PassPorter guides and you fabulously helpful people.
I can't believe we have only one more day!!!! We've had SUCH fun, but no matter how long the stay, it's never long enough. Oh, well, we've one more Mine Train tomorrow morning after Crystal Palace. Then, we say goodbye to Mickey with the Anna/Elsa meet 'n' greet mid-afternoon.
Guess I'll have a Basin White bath bomb ordinary bath before dressing for V&A's. Disney compensated us nicely for the Jacuzzi's refusing to Jacuuuze, but I'm still pouting. You'll see why when we post room pics with photos of this gorgeous bathtub with its waterfall faucet. It'll do, because it has to as the concierge advised us the pumps are shot cookies and must be replaced.
Dagnabit! One of these years, we're gonna get one of these tubs that works.
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“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” —Winnie-the-Pooh
Well, I guess at least Disney finally know something needs to be done with that Jacuzzi and they'll get it sorted - shame it wasn't in time for your stay though.
Update: In Which, Despite Petty Tub Grievances, Life At Disney Does Go On
Nothing really to picture about yesterday's Kona Cafe breakfast. Sure were glad we knew about all the lobby renovation, or we could have been dismayed by all the barricades. I hadn't visualized what an alteration in entering the Poly would result.
The work appears to be quite extensive and somewhat mars the tropical feel the lobby once had. As ever, Disney decorated the barricades so it all coordinates, but it really is somewhat a mess despite all those efforts.
But, we made our way to Kona easily although not nearly as scenically as in the past where Drew ordered a pretty standard steak and eggs with grits. Again, superb grits, intensely flavorful with the consistency of a soft custard.
I had The Samoan which proved to be smoked pulled pork over a bed of fried diced potatoes, beautifully fried, too. There are potatoes and "ick" when it comes to frying them. These were barely crispy and not a bit mushy, easier said than accomplished when frying potatoes diced as small as these, about a half inch.
Above those lovely potatoes was the fork-tender pulled smoked pork, very mildly smoky and the very apogee of PORK flavorwise. Top those layers with one perfectly poached egg and another that was more medium than soft, and you still have plenty to make a blanket of mellow hollandaise very happy. I generally make my hollandaise rather more lemony with a dash of Colman's dried mustard to perk it up. This was more bland, possibly deliberately, so that it didn't distract from the delicate smoke-flavored shredded pork.
A pile of watercress gave the whole eye appeal, and it tasted as fantastic as it all looked. So much, that I could only eat about half.
With Kona coffee, of course. A delightfully mellow blend with not a smidgen of bitterness, frequently refreshed by our server whose cheery disposition brightened our morning and sent us off to explore with big smiles on our faces.
That was the essence of what Walt wanted every aspect to deliver to guests, and Kona did that for us with panache. Encouraged us to spend money, too. I bought Stitch mitts and had a great time "threatening" little kids with my paws and Stitch growl. Doggone things are as warm as heavily insulated mittens, so I wore them off and on since it was lightly raining but VERY warm yesterday. A Disney rain poncho proved to be too warm most of the day, Stitch-Me performed intermittently, much to Drew's relief, I expect. I can be as silly and relentless as any four-year-old when I get going on some fun playacting like that.
Must admit that a Maleficent hat worn with Stitch paws does look rather schizophrenic.
So, that was yesterday's breakfast and subsequent fun.
Drew's bugging me to shuddup and get in the shower to go meet Pooh and friends at Crystal Palace. Better get going...
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“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” —Winnie-the-Pooh
I love Kona for breakfast. We try to go there every trip. DH gets the Tonga Toast (bananas = yuck for me!) and I always get the pineapple macadamia nut pancakes.
I'm going to be fascinated to see what we make of the Poly when we head there for breakfast at 'Ohana in February - I'm anticipating a building site and, by the sounds of it, if I go in with that expectation, I won't be too upset by what I find....
Update: Crystal Palace Breakfast and GREAT Fun Meeting Pooh and Friends
Honestly, as foodie-persnickety as I can be about restaurant fare, I must say that CP has one of the best character meal breakfasts at WDW.
The atmosphere is light, bright and cheery. The characters do a great job of interacting. Just a yummy experience all round.
I had fun with Piglet. Said, "Piglet, I've been wondering. Do you like acorns?"
Enthusiastic head bob for yes.
"Do you like corn?"
Vigorous head shake for nooooooo.
"What about chocolate?"
And Piglet claps hooves and does a little dance.
So, in case you were wondering what goodies to share with Piglet, now you know.
DH Drew was being semi-good and had two danish with grits, a chocolate croissant and then asked me to get him a small bowl of Pooh's honey yogurt.
I oinked it with half a not-so-great bagel with cream cheese topped with strawberry preserves, a half dozen strips of very tasty bacon (but didn't tell Piglet about that!), two link sausages and a really good plain croissant with far more butter and orange marmalade than I should.
Coffee was okay but no competition with Kona's, that's for sure.
And about an hour later, I had my very first pineapple Dole whip. WOW! Those are gooooooood!
No lunch. Just grabbed some light snacks in the CL lounge back at WL before heading back to MK to meet Anna and Elsa about 2:30.
Tonight, it's the creme de la creme--Chef's Table at Victoria & Albert's, and we are starving selves for that. Some 10 courses displaying the chef's creativity and skills over easily a four-hour span.
Yes, we expect to waddle home to WL with blissful smiles on faces and tons of photos to share the meal with all of you.
As a result, I'll likely do another capsule review and then must take a break until our return home shortly before December 1 because we're driving up to New Jersey for Thanksgiving with Drew's family.
So, thanks for following along thus far, and will hope to see your reactions once we can begin adding detailed reviews and incorporating our many food photos (and honeymoon suite bathtub ones! ) into this encyclopedia of Disney delights.
TBC a time or two and then weeklong delay until we're home again.
Brief bye-bye for now with Disney magic wishes for a blissful Thanksgiving. I'm sure everyone will agree, even our international members who don't celebrate the U.S. holiday, that all of us able to enjoy Disney vacations have much indeed for which to be thankful.
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Update: On the Boat Ready To Sail Away To Meet Anna & Elsa!
Here we go for our very last FP, the meetup EVERYbody but me is dying to have--Anna & Elsa, of course.
But, yanno what? i'm feeling that Disney magic and honestly pretty excited about meeting them
Swinging around to the dock, so here we go!
We got a cherry red hard-sided wheeled suitcase to haul home all our Disney loot. It's really cute with a picture of Mickey all scrunched as if a stowaway home with us. We'll take him! Wouldn't you?
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I'll pass those hints on to DH about goodies to bring Piglet, although I doubt very much that he'll ever need those. In case you don't know, he can't stand Piglet and there is a very famous incident from nearly 10 years ago when he took his knife and fork to Piglet's arm, declaring he was helping himself to bacon.
I'll pass those hints on to DH about goodies to bring Piglet, although I doubt very much that he'll ever need those. In case you don't know, he can't stand Piglet and there is a very famous incident from nearly 10 years ago when he took his knife and fork to Piglet's arm, declaring he was helping himself to bacon.
Oh, nooooooo! That is just too funny, and no, I didn't know.
We must never EVER get our respective "spice" together, Cheryl. What with Drew's being a terrible smarta$$ and punster, you and I would never get a moment's peace and calm. He LIKES the Jungle Cruise primarily for its groaner jokes. What does that tell you???
(I must admit it takes me a monumental willing suspension of hatred to enjoy the Disney perversions of Milne's immortal characters, the Pooh series being favorites of mine since I was quite young.
I won't get started either on what an abomination Disney made of Mary Poppins even though the movie has charm in its own right.)
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Update: In Which Two Foodies Experience the Penultimate In WDW Dining
And they ate a 10-course dinner at Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table and lived VERY happily ever after, having had proof that foodie dreams really do come true...
Lots of photos and detailed descriptions of each course in the full review: Coming Soon To a Message Board Near You.
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Glad to know that the V&A experience was wonderful-- not that I doubted it would be! I'm with you on the Disneyfied versions of the Winnie the Pooh books, Mary Poppins and Peter Pan. I grew up reciting the poems from the Milne books: Tiddledy-Pom, James James Morrison Morrison, and Mary Jane... sigh.
Have a wonderful time with family over Thanksgiving!
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I bought Stitch mitts and had a great time "threatening" little kids with my paws and Stitch growl. Doggone things are as warm as heavily insulated mittens, so I wore them off and on since it was lightly raining but VERY warm yesterday. A Disney rain poncho proved to be too warm most of the day, Stitch-Me performed intermittently, much to Drew's relief, I expect. I can be as silly and relentless as any four-year-old when I get going on some fun playacting like that. 
Update: Crystal Palace Breakfast and GREAT Fun Meeting Pooh and Friends
Brief bye-bye for now with Disney magic wishes for a blissful Thanksgiving. I'm sure everyone will agree, even our international members who don't celebrate the U.S. holiday, that all of us able to enjoy Disney vacations have much indeed for which to be thankful.
Update: In Which Two Foodies Experience the Penultimate In WDW Dining
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