unixadm
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I tried to add to my original post, but it said I had too many Images in a single post (imagine that!)
So, here is the continuation:
Sept 21st
We did no parks for Wednesday. Ended up stopping over at several of the DVC resorts and checking them out since we hadn't seen them yet and were trying to decide where we wanted to stay in April. (Loved OKW for the room sizes, got to see the Grand Villa In Saratoga Springs..wow!, and loved the foyer of Wilderness lodge!)
Anyway, it was lunchtime when we were at Old Key West, so we ended up eating at Olivia's
Olivia's - Lunch - OKW *** ( 3 stars)
For lunch it was really good (better than we expected when we had walked in) I gave it 3 stars because it cost the same credits as a Spoodle's Dinner, so it isn't a good value for the Dining Plan.
Myself: Sweet Potato Soup, Olivia's Roast Beef Sandwich - The Sweet Potato Soup was surprisingly excellent (my DS4 tasted it and loved it as well!)....I didn't know what to expect but really like it. The Roast Beef sandwich was good, above average but not anything memorable.
Wife: Sweet Potato Soup, Garden Veggie Wrap - As I was, she was surprised at the great taste of the soup. She said the wrap was good, but again, nothing spectacular or memorable.
Kids: DS4iglet's PB&J DS3:Eyeore's Grilled Cheese
Here is the soup:
Here is DS3 enjoying his Grilled Cheese:
DS4 enjoying his PB&J:
DW's Veggie Wrap:
and my Roast Beef:
Dessert: Apple Pie Ala Mode....EXCELLENT (Sorry, no pics....we ate it too quick!)
TOTAL BILL: (2 Adults): $56.29
2 TS Credits - 16 TS Credits Remaining
OOP (with DDE Discount): $11.73 + Extra Tip
Narcoosee's - Dinner - Grand Floridian **** 1/2 ( 4 1/2 stars)
I was really looking forward to this dinner....and it didn't disappoint. I didn't give it 5 stars...this is because it was 2 credits a piece and as you will see from my review, I thought that the Filets, although good, didn't beat Le Cellier's which was 1 credit.
The view was gorgeous though, and I think that is why they charge the 2 credits:
Myself: Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer, Surf N Turf - The Shrimp were excellent..Jumbo and Tasty. LOVED the Surf N Turf. The Lobster Tail was to die for....Meaty, cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. Wish there was more of it! The Filets, although VERY good, didn't beat Le Cellier's. Basically, if we took the filet from Le Cellier (x 2) and added that to Narcoosee's Lobster Tail, it would have been the perfect Entree. Still EXCELLENT, and if I hadn't been on the meal plan, I would have rated this a 5 since I wouldn't have had so much excellent food to compare it to.
Wife: Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer, Grilled Wild Salmon - She loved the Shrimp Cocktail. It had a Mustard Dip along with the Cocktail sauce and she really loved that. Wasn't that impressed with the Salmon. She said it was VERY GOOD, but she has had better, for a much cheaper price. Considering this was 2 TS Credits, she expected better.
DS4: Chicken Noodle Soup, Kid's Filet - My son enjoyed the Filet and Soup. Definitely not worth 2 meal credits in my opinion, but we had the credits, and was glad to see my son eat something more than Mac and Cheese, etc.
DS3: Checken Tenders - He didn't seem any more impressed with these as the ones at Peco's Bills. Pay OOP for this or anything off the kids menu but the Kid's Steak (and even then if you want to save the credits). They should make this 1 TS credit for kids!
Shrimp Cocktail:
DS4's Soup Appetizer:
My Surf and Turf:
DW's Salmon:
DS4's Child's Filet:
DS3's Chicken Tenders (not worth 2 credits...paid OOP):
DESSERT:
Myself - Expedition Everest Cake - EXCELLENT, not too much, not too little.
DW - Tropical Sorbet with seasonal berries - She really liked it....of course, she loves fresh fruit and isn't a sugar fiend like I am!
DS4 - Brownie Sundae - He LOVED it (what little boy wouldn't?!!)
TOTAL BILL (2 Adults, 1 Child): $180.21
6 TS Credits Used, 10 TS Credits Remaining
OOP: 1 Kids Meals, 4 Beers with DDE Discount: $26.83
The main thing I do is mention his allergies to the server as soon as he/she comes to our table. Since he usually ends up with Mac and Cheese, Chicken tenders, etc, the main course hasn't been a problem. I've tried to be careful to get a dessert that I can share with him without worry. Something with Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream is usually a safe bet. (They had something with Rocky Road and I stayed away from it, obviously)
So, here is the continuation:
Sept 21st
We did no parks for Wednesday. Ended up stopping over at several of the DVC resorts and checking them out since we hadn't seen them yet and were trying to decide where we wanted to stay in April. (Loved OKW for the room sizes, got to see the Grand Villa In Saratoga Springs..wow!, and loved the foyer of Wilderness lodge!)
Anyway, it was lunchtime when we were at Old Key West, so we ended up eating at Olivia's
Olivia's - Lunch - OKW *** ( 3 stars)
For lunch it was really good (better than we expected when we had walked in) I gave it 3 stars because it cost the same credits as a Spoodle's Dinner, so it isn't a good value for the Dining Plan.
Myself: Sweet Potato Soup, Olivia's Roast Beef Sandwich - The Sweet Potato Soup was surprisingly excellent (my DS4 tasted it and loved it as well!)....I didn't know what to expect but really like it. The Roast Beef sandwich was good, above average but not anything memorable.
Wife: Sweet Potato Soup, Garden Veggie Wrap - As I was, she was surprised at the great taste of the soup. She said the wrap was good, but again, nothing spectacular or memorable.
Kids: DS4iglet's PB&J DS3:Eyeore's Grilled Cheese
Here is the soup:
Here is DS3 enjoying his Grilled Cheese:
DS4 enjoying his PB&J:
DW's Veggie Wrap:
and my Roast Beef:
Dessert: Apple Pie Ala Mode....EXCELLENT (Sorry, no pics....we ate it too quick!)
TOTAL BILL: (2 Adults): $56.29
2 TS Credits - 16 TS Credits Remaining
OOP (with DDE Discount): $11.73 + Extra Tip
Narcoosee's - Dinner - Grand Floridian **** 1/2 ( 4 1/2 stars)
I was really looking forward to this dinner....and it didn't disappoint. I didn't give it 5 stars...this is because it was 2 credits a piece and as you will see from my review, I thought that the Filets, although good, didn't beat Le Cellier's which was 1 credit.
The view was gorgeous though, and I think that is why they charge the 2 credits:
Myself: Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer, Surf N Turf - The Shrimp were excellent..Jumbo and Tasty. LOVED the Surf N Turf. The Lobster Tail was to die for....Meaty, cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. Wish there was more of it! The Filets, although VERY good, didn't beat Le Cellier's. Basically, if we took the filet from Le Cellier (x 2) and added that to Narcoosee's Lobster Tail, it would have been the perfect Entree. Still EXCELLENT, and if I hadn't been on the meal plan, I would have rated this a 5 since I wouldn't have had so much excellent food to compare it to.
Wife: Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer, Grilled Wild Salmon - She loved the Shrimp Cocktail. It had a Mustard Dip along with the Cocktail sauce and she really loved that. Wasn't that impressed with the Salmon. She said it was VERY GOOD, but she has had better, for a much cheaper price. Considering this was 2 TS Credits, she expected better.
DS4: Chicken Noodle Soup, Kid's Filet - My son enjoyed the Filet and Soup. Definitely not worth 2 meal credits in my opinion, but we had the credits, and was glad to see my son eat something more than Mac and Cheese, etc.
DS3: Checken Tenders - He didn't seem any more impressed with these as the ones at Peco's Bills. Pay OOP for this or anything off the kids menu but the Kid's Steak (and even then if you want to save the credits). They should make this 1 TS credit for kids!
Shrimp Cocktail:
DS4's Soup Appetizer:
My Surf and Turf:
DW's Salmon:
DS4's Child's Filet:
DS3's Chicken Tenders (not worth 2 credits...paid OOP):
DESSERT:
Myself - Expedition Everest Cake - EXCELLENT, not too much, not too little.
DW - Tropical Sorbet with seasonal berries - She really liked it....of course, she loves fresh fruit and isn't a sugar fiend like I am!
DS4 - Brownie Sundae - He LOVED it (what little boy wouldn't?!!)
TOTAL BILL (2 Adults, 1 Child): $180.21
6 TS Credits Used, 10 TS Credits Remaining
OOP: 1 Kids Meals, 4 Beers with DDE Discount: $26.83
HeatherinVT said:Im glad I stumbled upon your review with a child with PA, My DD has it along with allergies to tree nuts and im a little worried about desserts for her.
If you have any other peanut related comments please share them
I would love the advise!
The main thing I do is mention his allergies to the server as soon as he/she comes to our table. Since he usually ends up with Mac and Cheese, Chicken tenders, etc, the main course hasn't been a problem. I've tried to be careful to get a dessert that I can share with him without worry. Something with Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream is usually a safe bet. (They had something with Rocky Road and I stayed away from it, obviously)
jeminni said:great reviews, cant wait to read the rest. I was especially glad to see the Spoodles one since that is one of the places I have really been looking forward to going to. Can you tell us what all else there is to do on the Boardwalk? This will be my first time going there. Thanks. QUOTE]
For Adults, there is the Atlantic Dance Club and JellyRolls. ADC is a dance club (imagine that!) and JellyRolls is a Dueling Piano Bar that is supposed to be really fun....I will find out tonight!
For children, there are arcades, some Boardwalk games for prizes (typical ones like throwing a basketball through a hoop, etc). There are Surrey Bikes for rent which my kids love, regular bikes, and the mini speed boats.
Hope that helps!
megan4777 said:Thanks for the reviews (especially the Spoodles one since I was in charge of the family dinner and chose there!!)!!
I always mean to tell you how absolutely adorable your sons are whenever I read one of your posts!!
I hope you have a great time for the rest of your trip!!
Thanks!! Enjoy Spoodles...it is still our favorite dinner of our vacation. (and I think it will remain that way!)
NEXT UP: LUNCH SOMEWHERE IN EPCOT, and DINNER AT CORAL REEF
Sept 22nd
We went to Epcot on Thursday. We got a little late start, so we went to the Land to get Fast Passes for Soarin', took my DS4 over to the Nestle's Jr. Chef to make Cookies, and ate lunch there.
- The Land - Lunch - EPCOT ** 1/2 (2 1/2 stars)
I don't like what they did to The Land's food court. I used to love their BBQ 1/2 chicken. They have made it more "healthy", at least in appearance, most meals are in Pitas, sitting on green leafy stuff that is supposed to be healthy, etc (hey, you should know by now looking at what I have ordered, that if it is green, and healthy, it's not for me!!!! ) I will say that their dessert counter had a pretty large choice of some good stuff!
I ordered the Chicken, got a side of Tuna Salad, and the Key Lime Tart ...this is what it looked like:
http://www.kpog.com/disney0905/images/CIMG1851.jpg[img]
DW had Chicken Salad, and Fruit for Dessert. Got Mac And Cheese for the kids
TOTAL BILL: $48.60
4 CS Credits Used
[size=4][u] CORAL REEF - DINNER - EPCOT ** 1/2 ( 2 1/2 stars)[/u][/size]
The atmosphere was beautiful.....For those that haven't been there, It is built in tiers, sort of like a small dinner show venue with the Aquarium glass in the front where a stage would be. We got seated in a booth in the bottom tier near the glass. If we were at the top, I would not have been happy...the view from the top tier is definitley not worth the time/ credits/money.
The photo is a bit dark, but here is our view:
[img]http://www.kpog.com/disney0905/images/CIMG1909.jpg
Now....I only gave it 2 1/2 stars....that is because the service was HORRIBLE. I have given extra tips for every TS all week, and for the first time, I left no extra tip (although the server added 18% into our OOP cash receipt and the meal plan has 15% added in already). If I could have, I would have left much less than the 18% or 15%. Did I mention that the service was HORRIBLE?
We had a 5:30 ADR. Showed up a few minutes early and they seated us pretty much right away. Had to rush out of there without eating all of our Dessert at 7:05 so we could get back to BoardWalk to meet the babysitter at 7:30! Over an hour and a half just for appetizers and main course! I waited through most of my dinner to get another beer. And no apologies...when we would ask, our server (Theresa) constantly blamed everyone else ("oh, the bar is slow tonight", "I don't know why your dinners aren't up yet, they should be in a few minutes", etc)
Myself: Crab Cake, Lobster Tail - The Crab Cake was ok...nothing fantastic...of course I was already starting to get in a crabby mood from the slow service. The Lobster Tail was very good. I do recommend it if you choose to go, but because of the poor service, I can't recommend this restaurant.
Wife: Salad Appetizer, and Tilapia with Crab Cake - Wife liked the food and the atmosphere, but was really upset at the lack of service and that we had to rush out of there without finishing dessert and literally run to make our 7:30 appointment.
Crab Cake Appetizer:
Kid's Pizza - I tasted this and it was surprisingly good, and the kids loved it!
Lobster Tail:
Tilapia:
Desserts: DS3 got a "Make your Own Sundae" and LOVED it, though we had to leave most of it to rush out of there:
I had the Adrift Chocolate Moose, and was able to take about 3 bites before leaving:
and DW had the Bermuda Triangle - She said it was good, but small...although she didn't get to finish it anyway.
TOTAL BILL for 2 Adults: $123.18
4 TS Credits (2 Adults X 2 TS Credits Each) - 6 TS Credits Remaining
OOP: $31.41 (Kid's Meals and Beer)
Again, the atmosphere was gorgeous, the food was good, but the service was ATROCIOUS and even if it was better, this restaurant just isn't worth 2 credits per person, IMO.
FINAL REVIEWS HERE!