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

[gardengirl628]

have fun on your solo/spa day! can't wait to read about FF!

 

[skunk]

Thanks again. You're the best!!

 

[oybolshoi]

Ooh baby I cannot wait...do they have a sauna and such that I can use? I totally forgot to ask the girl, she did tell me that I did not have to bring anything except my room key!.....I figure I can stay there until 6-7 or so and just veg out!

They should have a sauna ... more than one actually. I've never used the sauna at the WDW Mandara but have used it over at the Portofino Bay Mandara and it was bliss. 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. And try the hot stone massage ... one of my favorite treatments.

 

[DznyDreamz]

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

I thought they checked resort ID's at YC/BC pool.

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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

 

[MinnieNurse]

Oooh A day at the spa while your man is off working to pay for it. Now that is my idea of heaven.

Enjoy your day of pampering.

We have an ADR for Tutto in August. I am pretty sure I read a review of yours in the past and that is why I have the ADR, but I am still looking forward to hearing about it.

 

[FirstMagic]

I was thinking of asking if you'd check out the Falafal Wrap if you walked by Morocco, I didn't see it on the last menu I saw posted and hoped it was an oversight - but you already confirmed that it is CHANGED! arrrrgg. Sometimes they just shouldn't mess with things!

Glad you guys are feeling better! Enjoy your solo day, sometimes it is fun to be on your own in WDW for a while, and it looks like you have a great day planned.

 

[Laura Ham]

Hey Nicki, I hear that they are no longer serving pot stickers or noodles at O'hana. If you are over that way could you check on this. You are our insider link...

 

[madameleota71]

I'm definitely going to have to try Blue Zoo and I'm seriously considering spending an entire day at the France bakery!

 

[BriarRosie]

You showed food porn of many of my favorite places.
I'm jonesing for some Tangierine Cafe now.

But I'm thrilled you had a great dinner at Todd English's bluezoo™! I had very little doubt! I'm sad that you can't be there on 10/16 with us. While Jay was in alt over the suckling pig, my eyes went "gah-OO-gah!" over the Chocolate Melange dessert. It made my dessert (the warm chocolate cake) sound so plain and insignificant! I'm hoping it's still on the menu, but I won't hold my breath.

I'm also jealous of your spa day. My only spa day was Labor Day, 2000. I only remember it because I called it my anti-Labor Day. GF Spa. I enjoyed it, but I think I'd like to try Mandara. I just don't have the time.

 

[Miss_Mouse]

And a few pics from the candy store in Germany! I found the gingerbread men and asked if they were fresh and soft, when I bought one in March it was dry and stale. The CM said they were so we bought one, inhaled it and then bought 8 to put in my tupperware and take home with us...the CM said he never saw anyone buy that many before but I told him he never met ME before ha ha!

Hooray!!! I'm so glad you managed to track down the beloved gingerbread Mickey! Please have one for me.

Your reviews are great, BTW. So informative and despcriptive, and the pictures are fantastic. My list of places/things that I'd like to try is growing exponentially. I'm definitely going to have a Peach Snap (or six) on our upcoming trip. 50's Prime Time was never somewhere I considered trying until I read your reviews, but you make it sound so darn good! I doubt we'll manage to snag a ressie this close to our trip, but I guess one can always hope for a cancellation. And BlueZoo? Wow. We'll be staying at the Dolphin for the first few days so maybe we'll have to swing by while we're there. Thanks for helping to broaden my dining horizons!

Have a great solo day tomorrow and enjoy your pampering at the spa!

 

[grace&philipsmom]

Okay MickeyNicki, I was wondering if you could do me a favor. Could you please permanently move to WDW and post daily reviews for the rest of your life (or mine)? I look forward to reading your reviews daily! I am really looking forward to tonight's FF review as we will be dining there on our August trip.

 

[MickeyNicki]

Wow!!! That dessert looks amazing!!!

It was so cool watching the dome just melt away, yummy!

have fun on your solo/spa day! can't wait to read about FF!

Thanks I plan on having a wonderful relaxing day and finish it off with a nice drink and dinner!

Thanks again. You're the best!!

Happy to help!

They should have a sauna ... more than one actually. I've never used the sauna at the WDW Mandara but have used it over at the Portofino Bay Mandara and it was bliss. 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. And try the hot stone massage ... one of my favorite treatments.

Ooh you are making this sound so perfectly wonderful! I have never had the stone massage before but always wanted to try it, 20% off has a way of pushing a girl to the edge!

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

Yes I agree, a day at Epcot and the Spa is much better than sitting behind a desk! All the years we have stayed deluxe resorts we have never been room key carded, the towels are not manned by any CM, you just take them as you need them...maybe they should start to do that!

Oooh A day at the spa while your man is off working to pay for it. Now that is my idea of heaven.

Enjoy your day of pampering.

We have an ADR for Tutto in August. I am pretty sure I read a review of yours in the past and that is why I have the ADR, but I am still looking forward to hearing about it.

Yes DH is a good egg, I think I will keep him! I am really looking forward to my lunch today!

I was thinking of asking if you'd check out the Falafal Wrap if you walked by Morocco, I didn't see it on the last menu I saw posted and hoped it was an oversight - but you already confirmed that it is CHANGED! arrrrgg. Sometimes they just shouldn't mess with things!

Glad you guys are feeling better! Enjoy your solo day, sometimes it is fun to be on your own in WDW for a while, and it looks like you have a great day planned.

Why they keep messing with things I will never know.....I was in love with the original falafel but now, no thanks! Getting ready to head out right now!

Hey Nicki, I hear that they are no longer serving pot stickers or noodles at O'hana. If you are over that way could you check on this. You are our insider link...

I dont think we are headed back that way ..... bummer! I tried to snap a pic of the menu the other day but there was such a mob scene in front of Ohana I couldnt get near it!

I'm definitely going to have to try Blue Zoo and I'm seriously considering spending an entire day at the France bakery!

That would be fun!

You showed food porn of many of my favorite places.
I'm jonesing for some Tangierine Cafe now.

But I'm thrilled you had a great dinner at Todd English's bluezoo™! I had very little doubt! I'm sad that you can't be there on 10/16 with us. While Jay was in alt over the suckling pig, my eyes went "gah-OO-gah!" over the Chocolate Melange dessert. It made my dessert (the warm chocolate cake) sound so plain and insignificant! I'm hoping it's still on the menu, but I won't hold my breath.

I'm also jealous of your spa day. My only spa day was Labor Day, 2000. I only remember it because I called it my anti-Labor Day. GF Spa. I enjoyed it, but I think I'd like to try Mandara. I just don't have the time.

Rosie girl, that BlueZoo is FANTASTIC! You know what, when you are there make sure you order an extra dessert for me, but I will not be there so you guys will have to share it!

I am feeling so happy about my spa day, a bit guilty .... but more happy!

Hooray!!! I'm so glad you managed to track down the beloved gingerbread Mickey! Please have one for me.

Your reviews are great, BTW. So informative and despcriptive, and the pictures are fantastic. My list of places/things that I'd like to try is growing exponentially. I'm definitely going to have a Peach Snap (or six) on our upcoming trip. 50's Prime Time was never somewhere I considered trying until I read your reviews, but you make it sound so darn good! I doubt we'll manage to snag a ressie this close to our trip, but I guess one can always hope for a cancellation. And BlueZoo? Wow. We'll be staying at the Dolphin for the first few days so maybe we'll have to swing by while we're there. Thanks for helping to broaden my dining horizons!

Have a great solo day tomorrow and enjoy your pampering at the spa!

Thank you so much for reading them! I love other Disers reviews so I try and make mine as descriptive as possible so you guys can enjoy it with me...saying something was "good" doesnt cut it with me, I need to let you know why it was so good!

Okay MickeyNicki, I was wondering if you could do me a favor. Could you please permanently move to WDW and post daily reviews for the rest of your life (or mine)? I look forward to reading your reviews daily! I am really looking forward to tonight's FF review as we will be dining there on our August trip.

I have been bugging DH for years to get transferred here but then I would miss my family, oh and my job ha ha! Thank you so much for reading along, you guys are the reason I am doing this!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Ok you guys, been up since 5am with DH, cannot get back to sleep so I am all cleaned up and ready for my solo day to begin...DH left me my park ticket but took my TIW card...but thats ok you still get 10% off for lunch at Tutto with the AP ticket.

I am going to BWI Bakery for breakfast and then making the mad dash to Soarin!

Hope to catch up with you after my spa vist and before we head out to dinner....its gonna be a late night so wait up!

 

[torsie24]

Have a super fun day!!

 

[AngVT]

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!!!

 

[MrsSpratt]

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

 

[Golf4food]

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

 

[ChristaDeVil]

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!

 

[Malibelle]

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.

 

[KatMark]

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