Wednesday 4 July
Today is our shopping day.
For those men that think I have gone soft in the head, I should explain.
I don't dislike shopping. However if it is not for tech then I tolerate it
So as long as the shopping takes a logical route through the store I can deal with it.
However Jack and I are usually relegated to bag and chair duty!
To help with the sleep deprivation we opt for a late start rather than EMH at AK before shopping.
Once breakfast and makeup etc are sorted we are on route to Floria Mall. We get to the shops on time for 10.05am.
Hollister and Abercrombie are the first stops . Followed by the shoe store Journeys.
We had originally planned to use CS credits back a Earl of Sandwich. However it does not make sense to travel back just for lunch. So we lunch instead at the Florida Mall which is a DS favourite.
The haul by lunchtime is 4 Hollister bags, 2 Abercrombie bags, 2 pair of high tops from Journeys and a few selections from Hot Topic
After lunch it is time to set the route for Prime outlets off International Drive. Although we (the shoppers) look hard through Vans, Converse,
Crocs, Uggs, Adidas we leave here empty handed.
My only purchase is $30 of gas.
Back at OKW it is the sad duty of starting to pack the cases. Being honest I have the important duty of checking the iPad so my contribution to packing is a great big zero
We drive to DTD as we have an ADR for Raglan Road tonight. It is an early reservation at 5.20 but I thought it would be worth trying.
Our server is great though thankfully not overbearing.
Drinks are little surprise from our past performance - Morgan, Diane and me - Water, Robyn - Lemonade, Jack - fresh Orange Juice.
For tonight's meal there is a tie as to who bags the best course. The entree is my success in the Mixed Grill, Jack has the 10oz Sirloin, Diane the chicken curry, Morgan/Robyn the Heavenly Ham. For desserts Diane scores a winner with the Bread and Butter pudding, while Morgan and Jack settle for the chocolate cake, Robyn the Pavlova and me a coffee.
We noticed that quite a few diners did not cope with the noise of Ragan Road. However if you go expect the ambience of. Pub you will have a great time.
My plan next time (if this happens) would be not to drive and have either a Guinness or a flight sampler.
This so far has been our cheapest ADR on the
DDP but is up there with the others.
To work off the calories we wander around DTD and after shopping in World of Disney end up in Goofy's Candy Co. We manage to spent a few snack credits and have saved $60.
OKW is bedecked in red, white and blue today so because of previous disappointments we agree that tonight is a pool night.
Jack, Robyn and I enjoy the evening I the heated water at the main pool.
The decision is made that we will watch the fireworks from our balcony rather than go to the parks.
We manage to watch Hollywood Studios fireworks at 9.30 followed by Illuminations at 10.00.
There really is something special about 4th July fireworks
Diane is now totally sold and says we should request 6224 for our next visit if we do OKW