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22 Nov 15, 07:51 PM |
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Very Serious Dibber
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another report, yay!
great start so far and can't wait for the rest |
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26 Nov 15, 09:29 AM |
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Tell me about it - I have to say we struggled a bit this year - I think because we spent several days at Epcot Food & Wine instead.
The banana nut bread is sooo good! I know right?! Both me and hubs didn't like seeing those calories written out! BB is our fave offsite place It's our favourite offsite restaurant, always had great meals there! First world problems right? haha, that was us in 2014, when we were on the dining plan; we missed going to BB! Hoping to write some more in the next day or so!
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29 Nov 15, 02:52 PM |
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really looking forward to reading more :-) x
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3 Dec 15, 12:30 PM |
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Landscapes of Flavors
Landscapes of Flavors As we were moving from AoA to WL, we packed up the car, and drove around to Animation Hall to have breakfast at Landscapes of Flavors. Service for breakfast was just coming to an end, with some lunch items starting to be put out. We all went to different stations for breakfast – me to the French Toast Shop, Liam to the Waffle Shop, and Steve to the Pancake Shop. It wasn't very busy – I guess most people had already had breakfast by the time we decided to rock up! As well as the stations (or shops), there were cabinets with baked goods, and fridges with drinks and other snacks. I thought it was all very well laid out, and the menu screens rotated as the meal times changed. You could also pick up a card which showed what was on offer. After making our choices, we paid at the tills, and went to find a table to sit. As I said earlier, it wasn't busy so this wasn't a problem at all. Me: World Flavors Breakfast Platter - scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, Portuguese sausage, bacon and mini naan bread ($7.59) Him: Chocolate Chip Pancakes + a Choc Chip Muffin - with fresh fruit topping and choice of bacon or sausage ($8.39 + $2.99) The Boy: Character-shaped Waffles - with Fresh Fruit Topping and Bacon ($7.79) The food was standard breakfast fayre – nothing to write home about. I remember my naan bread being a bit raw dough tasting, and the potatoes being a bit overcooked. Liam and Steve seemed to enjoy their breakfasts – the Simba waffles were cool! It was nice to eat from proper plates, with proper knives and forks – and not paper, and plastic! We probably bought a bottle of fruit juice each too, but I don't seem to have any photos of that. We paid out of pocket for this breakfast, as we don't start the dining plan until we check-in at Wilderness Lodge. **************************************************
Landscapes of Flavors Bill Total: $31.37 **************************************************
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3 Dec 15, 04:43 PM |
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Liam and Steve went off to get our refillable mugs from the Roaring Fork – the counter service place at Wilderness Lodge, while I started to unpack our stuff. Our shopping (bottled water, and lots of drinks) from Garden Grocer, was not due to be delivered until after 5pm, and we were all gasping!
They also picked up our first snack of the holiday – a bag of Chip 'n' Dale Mountain Mix, which contains peanuts, raisins, almonds, cashews, and milk chocolate buttons. It's a huge 10oz bag, and available to buy on a snack credit.
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3 Dec 15, 06:30 PM |
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Whispering Canyon Cafe
Whispering Canyon Cafe We checked in at Whispering Canyon Cafe, and were given a buzzer that would go off to indicate our table was ready. No sooner had we walked back to sit on the sofas, did it start to buzz. We were led through and shown to our table. WCC is a themed restaurant – the servers are slapdash, throwing napkins and straws on the tables, but this is intentional. As is the, I don't want to say rudeness, maybe abruptness is a better word - they ain't got time for yo nonsense! They are there to pull as many of your legs as possible! Oh it's loud too, so be prepared for that! Not just the customer chatter, but also the servers shouting at the tops of their voices! You can opt out of this by flipping the coaster to red – then you get service as normal, without all the themed elements, but you can watch from the sidelines. We've been before, so know what to expect, but if you don't know this, it can come as a bit of a shock! We were given menus, and had our drinks order taken – no question about it, it was milkshakes all round! They are the most delicious, creamiest milkshakes ever! And they are refillable too – not that I can manage more than one. The boys on the other hand… When it comes to the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan at a table service restaurant you are entitled to one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert and one non-alcoholic beverage per person (usually refillable) for one credit per person. When looking at the menu, Steve and I said we would share the tortilla chips, but it turns out it only counts for one of us, so I also ordered an appetizer. We ended up switching and sharing this lot of apps. The soup was really tasty, and full of flavour. Liam really like the soup, and finished the bowl off for me. Of course, the chips were for two to share – but even then it was a huge bowl of chips! It seemed never ending! Steve really like the chili, I wasn't a fan, but the salsa was delicious. The shrimp were huge, and whilst Liam finished them off, he didn't entertain the salad, so that was mine, and it was delicious. Appetizers… Me: Ranger John's Chicken Tortilla Soup ($8.49) Him: Gold Rush Western Chips – with Chili, Queso Dip, and fresh Salsa (serves 2) ($11.99) The Boy: Chilled Applewood-Smoked Shrimp – with Jicama Salad and Avocado Horseradish Sauce ($12.99) In my notes, I've written that the servers decided to bring out our main course before we had even finished our appetisers. Then they were in a real rush to take away the salad that came with the skillet that Steve and I had decided to share. The food on the skillet wasn't as hot as it could have been either. But then, we noticed this a lot this year, with food not always being piping hot. The salad also had blue cheese in it, which I am not a fan of, so kind of picked my way around it. If I had known it was on there (it doesn't say on the menu) I would ask for it to be left off. The cornbread was lush though! Then when asked if we wanted top ups on the skillet, to which we replied yes on a couple of things, they forgot to bring them out. So the service on this part of the meal was not very good at all I'm afraid to say. Such a shame, as it was our first night, and service had been good the first time we visited WCC. Liam had steak – but instead of all the sides that came with it, he just had fries. Entrées… Me + Him: All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Skillet – Starting with Family-Style Mixed Greens tossed in an Apple Vinaigrette Dressing and Fresh-Baked Cornbread. Featuring Slow-Smoked Pork Ribs, Barbecued Pulled Pork, roasted Chicken, Oak-Roasted Beef, and Western-Style Sausage served with Seasonal Farm Fresh Vegetables, Mashed Yukon Potatoes, Corn on the Cobb, and Cowboy-Style Baked Beans ($29.99) The Boy: Steak-Your-Claim-Char-Crusted New York Strip – with Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Garden Vegetables, Blue Cheese Butter, and Cabernet Demi ($32.99) By the time dessert time rolled around, we couldn't manage it, so we took them to go. Liam didn't want a dessert at all, so we didn't order one for him. Steve had his eye on the cobbler, but the server said they couldn't do that to go. So he picked something else instead. We took them back up to our room, but they ended up going in the fridge, and being eaten a few days later! The apple pie was packed full of apples, and flavour – I imagine it would taste even better hot, with some ice cream. Overall, it was a bit hit and miss this time at Whispering Canyon Cafe, but it won't put us off going again. Desserts… Me: Apple-Caramel Pie – Fresh Granny Smith Apples, Sugar Cookie Crust, Streusel Topping, and Caramel Drizzle ($7.99) Him: Cheescake of the Season ($6.99)
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6 Dec 15, 09:54 AM |
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8 Dec 15, 09:37 PM |
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VIP Dibber
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Loving your report, it's brilliant and your food photos are fab! Can't wait to see more 😃
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8 Dec 15, 09:48 PM |
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aw - didn't know about whispering canyon...hmmm...
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30 Dec 15, 12:43 PM |
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Loving your report so far! Can't wait for the rest
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