We wrapped up at Cove Bar at 12:23. Katherine wanted dessert so we meandered over to Fiddler, Fifer & Practical for a Kitchen Sink Sunday.
Let me just say that Disney hit it OUT OF THE PARK with Buena Vista Street makeover. It is SOOO good. Even the HVAC vents are beautiful.
And this stained glass and chandelier...
Decorated for the holidays... so beautiful.
Katherine was SOOOO happy to FINALLY get a Kitchen Sink.. it is her first one ever.
Amy grabbed some spoons for us too!
And with always, some Disney story telling accompanied us..
This 1930s-era eatery was established by Dolly, Dottie and Ethel Bounds, known professionally as Fiddler, Fifer & Practical (aka the Silver Lake Sisters). They spent a good part of their lives performing the vaudeville circuit, entertaining the troops in World War I and becoming minor celebrities in nightclubs along the then‐emerging Sunset Strip in Hollywood.
After 20 years of singing, dancing and playing their instruments (Dolly on violin, Dottie on flute, Ethel on piano), the sisters decided to put down roots on Buena Vista Street. The idea came from Ethel, the practical one. She had always handled the trio’s business affairs and was constantly urging her sisters to settle down and open a legitimate business. They finally agreed, joining together to open Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café, with its name an homage to their act.
A wall inside the restaurant features photos, posters and memorabilia from the days when Dolly, Dottie and Ethel performed as Fiddler, Fifer & Practical – the Silver Lake Sisters. You can see them in publicity shots and in photos showing them performing on stage and relaxing or prepping backstage in their dressing rooms. A map of California shows the various places they’ve performed throughout the Golden State, and above the front window, marquee letters, spell out “Silver Lake Sisters.”
So the next time you’re getting a great deal on a square meal at Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café, take a look around and discover the story of these talented ladies for yourself.
Not sure what Amy was doing here... so I took a pic anyway.
Loaded up with ice-cream, I washed out the Kitchen sink and we headed over to Soarin’ to use our fast passes. Let me say, I'm not a fan of Soarin' Over the World. BRING BACK SOARIN' OVER CALIFORNIA!!!! The CGI is completely unnecessary to good storytelling and quite frankly, the new version just doesn't have the charm, mystique, and greatness of the previous one. Two thumbs down on this one Disney... not quite as bad as GOTG, but it’s still a letdown compared to the previous iteration.
The queue however...still awesome.
Good ole Amelia... did you know she was a member of Plus Ultra?
And James Doolittle. His daring raid on Japan in WWII showed the Japanese they weren't invincible and had bitten off far more than they could chew when tangling with the USofA!!!