Ok you guys...its on, the LIVE Nicki and Todd..Summer edition!

[Minnie&Nana]

Oh, what a great day you have planned!! Have fun!

Enjoy and will be looking forward to hearing all about it!

(this is the next best thing to being there)

 

[medicgirl911]

Must..stop..reading...your reviews...I can't take it anymore!! I want to lick my computer screen!! OMG your dinner at BlueZoo looked so heavenly! And that dessert!!
I live in Hicksville Illinois....population 700 with 1 stoplight in town...let me tell you, we aint got nothing like that going on anywhere around here!! I realize that we are probably pretty close to the same age but, would you consider adopting me??? I wash windows! My DH and DD probably won't even miss me!! LOL
Seriously tho, I hope you enjoy your spa day and we will all be living vicariously through you!!

 

[disneyfav4ever]

Blue Zoo sounded wonderful. I've eaten there before, and enjoyed it, but due to it not being on the DDP, I've skipped it the last three trips, but I think I may eat there again next trip, and just pay OOP.

Can't wait to hear about dinner and everything else tonight. As I don't go to bed until 2:00 AM or so anyway, I will be waiting up for your review, LOL.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

If any of you guys see a wandering woman without a clue as to what to do next, with a huge grin on her face, camera in one hand and a boozy concoction in the other, well that will be me..come on over and say hi![/SIZE]

That's usually me when I go solo as well!

 

[Halloweenqueen]

You have quite a day planned! Have a blast!

 

[janloz]

Thanks for the reviews, they are great as usual. I was glad to see that Calf Grill was still so good. DH just agreed that we could go back next Sept 2010 for free dining and my bday and we decided to stay at WL which is our dream resort. We tried several new ADRs during our trip in Dec after reading your reviews and now it looks like we might have a few more to try. Hope you had a good day at the spa, it is so nice to be spoiled.

 

[ChelleinNC]

Ok, I'm finally caught up. Stupid computer router wasn't working so my internet was very flaky yesterday

CHELLE! I missed you and I am so sorry that we did not connect...yesterday morning was not what we thought it would be. How was the cruise? Did you have a great time and eat alot? Cannot wait to hear all about it!

I was so sorry I missed you and even more sorry to hear about your ND meal The cruise was awesome!!! I ate a ton, drank my share and had a wonderful time

Good morning, friend. Hope you guys had a restful night. I say you should do Tutto because I know it is a fav of yours and you know you like the food.

I really think the resorts need to start doing different colored key cards for resorts and then making you show them NO MATTER WHAT RESORT you are staying at for pool privileges. It is unbelievable what people will do. My oldest DS and his girlfriend are going next month and they are staying at the CBR (not happy with this...but they really didn't have a choice) and she asked if pool hopping was allowed. I told her no. She said she didn't think so but wanted to ask before she tried to go elsewhere (I guess the pirate theme just isn't doing it for a 21-year old ).

Anxious for the next set of reviews. And still waiting for that cell number to put in my phone for the next time you scare the crap out of us.

Just wanted to mention a couple of things about this: During our training last week/weekend, we were specifically told to make sure our clients know that pool hopping is not allowed (except sister resorts) and that they are really about to crack down on it. People may still get away with it during slower times when CM's overlook it, but when it gets busy; watch out.

Also, I'm uploading my pics now. We did a site inspection and toured the Pirate & Nemo rooms at CBR. They're very cool!

Oh girl, you better get a full bottle and a glass...plenty of ice too

I think I'll wait till tonight to start drinking that heavily

Tomorrow is my solo day and I have changed my plans a scazillion times but I have finally decided what I am going to do. I will make it to Epcot at rope drop and I am going to see every single ride and show and Innoventions thing there is to see...by 3pm ha ha! I want to see the Norway, France, China and Canada shows...never did see them so this will be a treat. I will probably eat breakfast at the BW Bakery and then have lunch for one at Tutto Italia and of course drinks and drinks and maybe a snack or two...without DH to share it with I dont know how much I can handle.

Then I have a spa day set for the Mandara Spa, at BlueZoo tonight they gave me 20% off any services and items at the spa since I dined onsite for dinner. Then I get back to the room and there is a message saying the spa is giving $59 facials and massages but they are only tasters and for 25 minutes so DH said that he knew we were going to stay a few extra days he wants to treat me to a spa day! So I have an afternoon appt for a facial and 75 minute stone massage! I am so excited! Then we will have a late dinner at Flying Fish...he probably will not get back until after 7 so this will work out great!

If any of you guys see a wandering woman without a clue as to what to do next, with a huge grin on her face, camera in one hand and a boozy concoction in the other, well that will be me..come on over and say hi!

Love it! That sounds so wonderful (especially the boozy concoction and spa part)

They have this incredible Balinese style relaxation area with loungers, and sofas, and tea ... you could stay there all day if you wanted to. I'm so envious ... you will love it.

That sounds like the Rainforest Room on the Wonder I got a day pass to try that and it was

I hope you have a great spa day!! Sounds way better then another day at the office



I probably shouldn't say this, but they check your room key when you get a towel. We walked right in without anyone asking a question (yes, we were staying there). I've never had anyone ask for my room key on the numerous instances I've stopped at Hurricane Hannahs for a fabulous mai tai and found a lounge chair to enjoy it in. I find it aggravating that people do that, but what can you do

SAB often uses wristbands and we were told during our training this week that they will continue to do that and to expect to see that at more of the resorts.

 

[hmgray95]

Curses! Just when I thought I had my choices all picked for October, I get sideswiped! I have been wanting to do bluezoo ever since I read Brenda's review of the Cantonese lobster, but didn't think I could fit it in this trip. But now that I've seen that filet (love me some steak!), I think I'm going to have to do some re-arranging!

 

[MinnieMom5]

Hope your day is just magical. Can't wait to hear all about it this PM.

 

[MickeyNicki]

Have a super fun day!!

Thanks I did so far!

WOW Nicki!!! Love the review of Bluezoo! (bet they aren't on the DDP, right?)... I might have to take Cait. over for a splurge on our "off ddp" days. We're also very excited about Tangerine Cafe (Cait. loves the couscous!) I'm so glad you found the gingerbread mickeys! They look TDF!!!! I was eyeing the cheese plate at France... love that w/a baguette!... that's my kind of YUM!

I've got the list of drinks going... don't forget to get another welsh dragon (you need a matching set of glasses!)

Can't wait to hear about your spa experience! I love massages! very relaxing! Have a fun day!!!

Angela it is a great meal, you will really enjoy it and very relaxing too! Didnt make it to a Welsh Dragon today but Epcot is open until midnight so maybe after dinner? The line for the Pub was out the door, the secret of the WD is out!

Mmmmm. Bluezoo.

My husband and I will be going for the first time in October, 2010 - we LOVE to eat, and I am looking forward to that trip like you wouldn't believe! Thanks for your reviews - you are helping me compile my "list" for future ADR's...

I can't wait to hear about the SPA! I love a god spa day - don't feel guilty! Enjoy it!

Best,

Mrs Spratt

Mrs. Spratt....I hope you have a great trip and I am happy to help you put your list together...DH was saying we need to try all the signatures this Oct and I told him I need to get a second job first

Blue Zoo sounds good, we'll have to try it someday. Love the presentation on that dessert!

Wasnt that gorgeous? I told the server to go slow so I could take lots of pics ha ha

OMG, I am obsessed with that dessert from Bluezoo. I am so going there.

Marrakesh was a lot better than I expected. I did a review...
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2198516

No pictures, but enjoy the review anyway!

Hope your spa day was awesome!

It was a great way to end a perfect meal...I will click on your review now and check it out, thanks for the link!

I really want to try Blue Zoo now. I wish is its on the DDP. OH well, I guess next time we stay with our DVC we will try it. As for teh Gingerbread men in Germany. My DH loves them, I think the most we bought was 5 at one time! He is very picky and they have to be soft gingerbread.

I can't wait for your review of Tutto. I am debating if we should do lunch or dinner there in Sept. THe last time we were there was when it was Alfredo's.

I am in agreement with your DH, soft gingerbread are the best! BlueZoo was so much better than I could have imagined!

Have a great day at the spa, girlfriend. You deserve it! We'll be waiting patiently for an update (and an email/pm!).

Thanks babe, just came in for a break and in 60 minutes I will be trekking across to the Dolphin!

Oh, what a great day you have planned!! Have fun!

Enjoy and will be looking forward to hearing all about it!

(this is the next best thing to being there)

I love that you are following my day, I have a lot to report back!

Must..stop..reading...your reviews...I can't take it anymore!! I want to lick my computer screen!! OMG your dinner at BlueZoo looked so heavenly! And that dessert!!
I live in Hicksville Illinois....population 700 with 1 stoplight in town...let me tell you, we aint got nothing like that going on anywhere around here!! I realize that we are probably pretty close to the same age but, would you consider adopting me??? I wash windows! My DH and DD probably won't even miss me!! LOL
Seriously tho, I hope you enjoy your spa day and we will all be living vicariously through you!!

Sure come on down to FL, I have a few spare bedrooms that are never used! We normally do not eat like this at home but we totally scarf everything we can while on vacation!

Blue Zoo sounded wonderful. I've eaten there before, and enjoyed it, but due to it not being on the DDP, I've skipped it the last three trips, but I think I may eat there again next trip, and just pay OOP.

Can't wait to hear about dinner and everything else tonight. As I don't go to bed until 2:00 AM or so anyway, I will be waiting up for your review, LOL.

Oh good another late nighter like me! I can survive on no sleep if I have too!

That's usually me when I go solo as well!

Going solo was a lot better than I thought it would be! Might become a habit

You have quite a day planned! Have a blast!

Thanks, so far the day is perfect, will let you know all about the spa tonight!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Thanks for the reviews, they are great as usual. I was glad to see that Calf Grill was still so good. DH just agreed that we could go back next Sept 2010 for free dining and my bday and we decided to stay at WL which is our dream resort. We tried several new ADRs during our trip in Dec after reading your reviews and now it looks like we might have a few more to try. Hope you had a good day at the spa, it is so nice to be spoiled.

Why thank you for the compliment and thanks for reading them! I hope you have a wonderful trip, and eat alot!

Ok, I'm finally caught up. Stupid computer router wasn't working so my internet was very flaky yesterday

The free internet at the Swan is sooo slowwwww so I understand your frustration!

I was so sorry I missed you and even more sorry to hear about your ND meal The cruise was awesome!!! I ate a ton, drank my share and had a wonderful time

Thats great, glad you had a great time! Wish I could take back ND but alas.....

Just wanted to mention a couple of things about this: During our training last week/weekend, we were specifically told to make sure our clients know that pool hopping is not allowed (except sister resorts) and that they are really about to crack down on it. People may still get away with it during slower times when CM's overlook it, but when it gets busy; watch out.

Well I have to tell you last week was a ghosttown around here but since Sunday...oh my the parks are just packed! Hopefully they will get all them stinkin' pool hoppers!

Also, I'm uploading my pics now. We did a site inspection and toured the Pirate & Nemo rooms at CBR. They're very cool!

Oh cool, send me the link so I can check it out!

I think I'll wait till tonight to start drinking that heavily

Love it! That sounds so wonderful (especially the boozy concoction and spa part)

Oh did I have a wonderful lunch with drinks and next stop is SPA VILLE!

Curses! Just when I thought I had my choices all picked for October, I get sideswiped! I have been wanting to do bluezoo ever since I read Brenda's review of the Cantonese lobster, but didn't think I could fit it in this trip. But now that I've seen that filet (love me some steak!), I think I'm going to have to do some re-arranging!

Oh my filet-ness....it was so mouthwatering tender and it literally just melted on your tongue...the best filet I have had at WDW and we have had a lot!

Hope your day is just magical. Can't wait to hear all about it this PM.

So far it has been the best, but the best is still yet to come!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Hi! I am back from my day at Epcot, needed to cool off before heading to the spa.

First thing this morning I walked to the BWI Bakery, no lines, no one on the boardwalk....here is the view from my outside little table.

I decided on a tomato, cheese and egg croissant and a bottle of Evian..at the last minute I spotted a Mickey shaped small blueberry muffin so I ordered that too. The croissant sandwich was great, the croissant itself was not greasy, the eggs were fluffy but what made the sandwich was the thick red delish tomato..it was incredible!

The muffin was not what I thought I was going to get...for one thing it looked like this:

ICK BLECH UGH! It was so darn greasy and gross .... who would want to eat this? Well I can tell you, the birds, they attacked the crap outta me and basically took off with the entire muffin!

Then I walked to Epcot and now they let you in early and you walk all the way to the Refreshment Port close to Le Cellier and rope drop you from there. I made it to Soarin, it had a 30 minute wait already so I grabbed my FP and took a pic of the menu for Garden Grill and the breakfast at Sunshine Seasons

Since I had time before my FP I went to the Nemo show but first I stopped at the Coral Reef for menu pics

If you guys every get the chance you have got to see the fish feeding second floor at the Nemo show building....it is sooo cool! There are 4 or 5 people in the tank feeding the huge sea turtles, sting rays, fish etc...it is amazing to watch!

The park was a nightmare, just packed to the gills with people, and soo freaking hot I was losing my mind, I think I bought 4 bottles of water in less than an hour. Right at 11am I started towards the countries, that thinned the crowd out alot. Since we were just there yesterday there are a ton of "Under Renovation" stuff up all over Epcot.

Here are pics of the dinner menu to Le Cellier... Could not get lunch because a barricade was blocking it

I tried to get more menu pics for you guys but outta no where there was a million hungry people looking at the menus to the other countries and I couldnt get near them.

 

[KatMark]

The muffin was not what I thought I was going to get...for one thing it looked like this:

ICK BLECH UGH! It was so darn greasy and gross .... who would want to eat this? Well I can tell you, the birds, they attacked the crap outta me and basically took off with the entire muffin!

 

[torsie24]

Wow! That Coral Reef menu looks delicious!!

I think I'll be showing my fiance that later, he was talking about wanting to go to a nice fish restaurant yesterday.

 

[MickeyNicki]

I started getting hungry around noon and I was close to Tutto Italia so I thought maybe I could get in early...I was right, they sat me right away, and the place was packed!

After this meal I am complete hooked on Tutto, dont care how much it is I love this place...the service on the other hand...you can be cute and you can be nice, you can be smart but why cant you be all three?? Cuz I am solo? Well my waiter, Francesco, was giving me the super rush job, irritated me to know end, walked away as I was speaking to him, forgot to give me back my AP (for the discount) and blamed me on dropping it, gave me the dessert menu and the bill at the same time??, overcharged me $1 for the salad and didnt take off the 10% on the dessert....I was not happy with the service but loved the food and the ambiance.

I was so darn hot I needed a drink ASAP so I ordered the Primavera, very cold, not too sweet and had a nice kick...I had another one when my entree was delivered.....too small for $10 but right then I wasnt complaining!

Fresh olive oil, bread basket with rustic bread, bread sticks and a cracker like thing were delivered promptly (by someone else) and it was good but I just had a nibble of all three, didnt want to fill up. There was a little pot of olives, nice and salty and tangy and tender meat on the stone....beware of the pit.

I didnt want to eat heavy and I wanted a salad..my server said the sandwiches do not come with anyting so I ordered the mixed greens salad with thin sliced roasted zucchini (on the bottom), it was spicy and light and fresh and delish...I swear it was the best salad ever.

I decided on the PLT Panini, with prosciutto and mozzarella, a spicy mayo with lettuce and tomato on a dense bread....HOLY ITALIAN LOVE! I was hooked...this is the kinda sandwich my grandfather made us as kids, all fresh ingredients that tasted like it was picked from the garden! It came with a little salad but I could not eat that.....stupid server should have told me! I would get this sandwich over and over again!

I needed something sweet and it was just so nice and comfy in there, I wanted to stay longer! I decided on the second dessert, a light moist chocolate cake on the bottom, chocolate marscapone cheese and then a light whipped cream....Can I say it? SLAP YO MAMA GOOD! No wonder why everyone was ordering it, so light and good and creamy and refreshing! Thank goodness Todd was not there because I would have not shared no way no how!

It was not a cheap lunch, $60 not counting tip but the 2 drinks added that up quick....

I wish I could get another solo day like this one, so far it is the BEST!

 

[lisalonglash]

Nicki, I am sooooo enjoying your report (as always!). It's fun to live vicariously through you (two children equals not so much flexibility with dining lol). I am determined to try a slushie in France this time though!

Thank you for taking the time out of your vacation to post these fabulous updates - very much appreciated

 

[TXMomof3boys]

You are so good - a review during the middle of the day. I can not wait to go to Tutto Italia in two weeks! Yum Yum. I am glad you are enjoying your solo day. Have an amazing spa time and great dinner with your hubby tonight.

 

[ChelleinNC]

Sounds like a great start to the day! Breakfast, lunch & drinks all look good

Parks & resorts seemed very empty on Wed/Thurs last week, not too surprised that it's getting busier now. Schools are really starting to get out and it should get busier down there every week.

Enjoy the spa & dinner!

 

[dizneeat]

Caught up again! Wow - it seems like you are having a GREAT time!!! Good to hear!!!

I am so impressed with the Swan!! Love the room, LOVE the view!!! And Bluezoo looks like a definite winner - will need to go there some time soon! Plus let me say thank you for all the menus of the restaurants we are going to in August !

I am really glad you had a fun day at Epcot, loved Tutto, one of our favourites and .......... enjoy your Spa treatment! Can't wait for your Flying Fish review!

Enjoy and have a magical day! I wish you could stay longer - I SO enjoy reading your reports!

 

[catne]

Slap yo Mama good
That dessert from Tutto...OMG, girl, you did it again - there you go making my decisions for me in advance!!! That is what I'm ordering for my birthday dessert in September...oh, geez, tell me quick - are the desserts the same for dinner & lunch? I hope so, because that looks WONDERFUL.