My first post (this one) has full sized images. They are slower loading, so for the second post, I optimized them for the web. Please let me know if you notice a difference between the resolution and load time for each of the posts.
We were seated almost immediately at Le Chefs de France.
We always end up with too much food from here, and this time we tried not to have that problem.
I got the Onion Soup gratinee’. This soup ran circles around the one I had on the cruise line.
She got the lobster Bisque and really enjoyed that one as well.
I tried really hard to finish it, but there was no chance.
When we had passed the France kiosk earlier in the day we decided to share a Macaron for dessert.
It was a raspberry macaron with fudge filling. Unfortunately the fudge was so strong that it overpowered the raspberry flavor and you couldn't taste that at all.
I also got a Grey Goose Le Vie en Rose slushy.
I love what they do to the International Gateway during this Festival.
These people really annoyed me. I wanted a picture without anyone in it, but they refused to leave.
Another photo op that I waited forever to get a shot without people. I should have photoshopped out the guy’s shadow!
So here's what I ask of you. My first post (this one) has full sized images. They are slower loading, so for the second post, I optimized them for the web. Please let me know if you notice a difference between the resolution and load time for each of the posts.
I had a pretty good idea what we wanted. We always end up with too much food from here, and this time we tried not to have that problem.
I love what they do to the International Gateway during this Festival.
These people really annoyed me. I wanted a picture without anyone in it, but they refused to leave.
I am not sure about on the Fantasy, but on the Magic and Wonder, you can adjust the temperature on the fog shower and the one with the jets, but not on the rain shower.
I think because it is so flat, sound travels further. Our friends are about 15 minutes away from the entrance of Magic Kingdom.
Yes, I am always a little nervous when I see this combination as I am not sure how well they clean the machines between different flavours.
That sounds amazing. What a shame that this combination did not really work.
It was deja vu with your update! I'm glad your soups were awesome like ours were!
You got some great photos of the festival displays!
Photos are only slightly slower loading, but they look great! If it saves you $400 it's a perfect solution. That macaron looks good but looks awfully small for $4.75. But we all gladly pay it, don't we? Love those slushies.
I had no issues with the photos loading (our internet is VERY fast) so ......
I'm kicking myself that I didn't get a La Vie en Rose slushy in January *sob*
Such gorgeous photos of the topiaries. I'd say with the amount of people that I'm sure were there that day you did a great job of getting empty/nearly empty photos! Perhaps 'bumping' into people with the scooter may make them move out of the way a little sooner
Pics worked out great! And you did an admirable job of getting them people free!
They are loading fine - my only issue is that some are too big for my screen (working from a laptop). LOL
I have to say that the pics are loading very slowly for me (can't tell a difference between the two posts though as it affects everything on one webpage).
I have had issues with pics loading slowly on my ipad before and will give it a try on that as well (currently at work PC). I fear that there I will notice it very much. I have often trouble when people post lots of pictures on it already.
The photos are loading fine for me, and the clarity is good. Very much enjoying your trip report (as always). The topiary photos are lovely!
See I'm a couple chapters behind, but am slowly catching up. I have both your threads left as I saved the best for last this time. Will be back after dinner maybe or tomorrow. Hope you're having a fabulous day so far!!
No problem loading the pictures on my phone and they look great.
That lunch!
How sad about the macaron, I've had that one several times and the raspberry is always very distinct. Love it!
Aren't those topiaries fantastic!!! I especially liked the Pooh ones this year.
Boo on the people who wouldn't move.
Love Flower and Garden photos!
Slight slowness with the pics loading but nothing significant--really see the details in the bigger pics.
Well, I am sorry to report this, but the thread would not load at all on my ipad. Yes, it is already 4 years old. But this was even slower than other picture heavy posts.
Hope you have good luck with all your F&W bookings today!
All the pics worked Great for me on my iPad! I'm so glad the travel ban has been lifted ... I love reading your trip reports!
Makes sense. With all those light sabers, it'd be real easy to cut off a limb or something.
<Alison has sudden seizure>
That's why I'm here.
Yes! Exactly this!
Are you sure you won't marry me?
Really! Why?
Yumm!
I dunno... I'm extremely sensitive. I don't have a great sense of smell or taste I don't think.... except in that department.
No. Way!!!!
Nice! Didn't know that.
(Must get my cameras fixed... er... uh.... How could I possibly know that?)
That makes zero sense if you can take buffet items.
Ugh. Just... no.
Mergers are supposed to be a good thing, aren't they?
Hmm... You never know. I still need to check on a few things.
I'm apparently out of the loop.
I meant the other areas! Or are the all gender specific?
I wouldn't know. I didn't see them for sale anywhere.
Ah. I guess unless there's a tropical storm or hurricane.
Oh. Hmmm... I wonder if I'd get anything.... not a big souvie fan.
Would for me too.
Guess you'll just have to go on more trips!
I'm usually not a fan either. But if there's nothing else... and I want ice cream....
<shelf buckles and crashes to the floor from the immense weight resting upon it.>
Actually, yes you can. Perhaps not on Disney, but on whatever cruise line she was on. She went and insisted they lower it.
My mom: Calculated 15% on the sub-total before taxes and tips exactly that amount. or close to it.
Me: Roughly calculates 20% of the total after taxes and usually adds on more to that.
Guy or girl, I probably won't get in.
Wait... is she super hot? Then I'm getting in.... and she's getting out!
But it wasn't offered. I'd know. I would've ordered it.
Free... How much did this cruise cost for your "free" cup of coffee?
I think it's cute you're so proud of that!
Were you happy about that, or sad?
I'm very torn. I love good scrambled eggs... but they're almost impossible to find prepared correctly.
So my go to (especially if I have toast for dipping) is over easy.
Good thing you weren't at Prime Time.
You liked that, didn't you.
The stuff nightmares are made of.
I wouldn't' think so, that early.
Aren't those good?!?! I had my first on my trip with Kay.
Me too. I had to Google what a Merguez was. I'd try that!
I wonder. Super spicy? Or just a bit hot?
I might like it. I'd certainly give it a shot.
Well that's good!
Love Taiko drumming. We have a very good one here in Winnipeg.
Also, I have a cousin who just recently went to Japan for a Taiko workshop.
You're just crazy.
That's it for now! But I'm almost all caught up.
I looked at work and at home.
A bit tough to compare, since depending on what ad you get at the bottom, the page may or may not work anyway.
I refreshed a couple of times and...
At work, the photos were huge, but loaded fairly quickly.
At home they took forever.
One place I haven't been.... but would like to.
"tried" being the operative word.
Okay. I'm sold. I have to go here asap.
mmmm.... how was it?
I may have the bisque as an appetizer and the onion soup as my main!
First one I ever had.... I bought two one for me and one for Kay, in Paris. She fell in love.
Love isn't a strong enough word for how much she liked it.
How did it compare to the other one?
Hate that. "Okay. You've seen it... now go ride some rides or something!"
I didn't notice any problems with either post. Seemed to load right away for me.
But calories don't count on vacation!
Me too. I wish they'd do that all year, because it looks absolutely stunning.
I hate that! It happens so often. I try to be patient, but there are times when I just give up like you did.
Ok good to know about the slushy (re: only during Food and Wine). Just means I MUST experience Food and Wine at some point
I like your souvenir cup shelf
Ok, is those two pictures were perfect! Let's see how the whole update goes! And sorry, I know that I owe you an email! Will try to get to it tomorrow!!
The good news about that is we have been selling lots of stuff on eBay.
We have two new family members, not by my choice, but they are very sweet kitties in their defense.
Many of you have posted on your own PTRs about the opening of F&W booking this past week. I too was up early that morning and was able to get all three events I wanted.
Top priority was the French Family Traditions lunch at Monsieur Paul, then the Mexican Tequila lunch at La Hacienda, and finally the Mediterranean Lunch at Spice Road Table.
We are also looking to purchase the Express Bus pass which takes you from inside one park to inside another park, thus bypassing security and other pesky entrance issues. It's $29pp for the entire week, and with the fact that we want to try and see as much of AK as we can, but also visit the kiosks, that service could come in very handy as we have at least two days where I want to go back and forth from AK to Epcot or vice versa.
Hopefully the unit will rent quickly!
And one last housekeeping item. I sized the pictures a little smaller for this update. Anyone notice a lack in quality? Or an ease in loading?
She is really cute.Natasha is a tiny little girl,
Pictures looking good!I sized the pictures a little smaller for this update. Anyone notice a lack in quality? Or an ease in loading?
We are also looking to purchase the Express Bus pass which takes you from inside one park to inside another park, thus bypassing security and other pesky entrance issues. It's $29pp for the entire week, and with the fact that we want to try and see as much of AK as we can, but also visit the kiosks, that service could come in very handy as we have at least two days where I want to go back and forth from AK to Epcot or vice versa.
I had to take the clothes I planned to wear at WDW out from when I packed the other day. Plus we had to nest that fifth suitcase inside it's larger counterpart for the flight home to avoid that $100 charge, otherwise I would have to stuff my purse inside the suitcase again for the trip home.
Back in the room, I poured a glass of wine and sat down on the bed.
The weather here has been absolutely awful.
We are also looking to purchase the Express Bus pass which takes you from inside one park to inside another park, thus bypassing security and other pesky entrance issues. It's $29pp for the entire week, and with the fact that we want to try and see as much of AK as we can, but also visit the kiosks, that service could come in very handy as we have at least two days where I want to go back and forth from AK to Epcot or vice versa.
And one last housekeeping item. I sized the pictures a little smaller for this update. Anyone notice a lack in quality? Or an ease in loading?
I tried to get Fran to pose for some Photopass Photos, but she was tired and cranky and it was sort of hot
I took it upon myself to unpack and repack our suitcases. I had to take the clothes I planned to wear at WDW out from when I packed the other day. Plus we had to nest that fifth suitcase inside it's larger counterpart for the flight home to avoid that $100 charge, otherwise I would have to stuff my purse inside the suitcase again for the trip home.