WDW tips?

Prudence · 05-03-2005, 04:30 PM

Yay tips!

Re: the dining madness

For us, dining is a vacation priority. I swear there's somewhat of a method to our madness. (No, really!) Liberty Tree is our one character meal 'cause dammit, we like that sort of thing. In theory, Tuesday's lunch is buffet so we can eat as quickly as we can chew (and my husband can have his fill of his favorite food group: meat.) Also in theory, we'll be eating at Rose and Crown during Illuminations and if I get lucky, we'll have a patio table. If I'm moderately lucky, they'll at least let us go visit the patio. If I have zero luck, it's only Tuesday so I can try again later in the week.

Wednesday and Thursday I had to eat outside the parks so that if desired my relatives, who live in Orlando, that I haven't seen in years, who I was planning to visit the 14th & 15th before checking into AKL, and who knew of my plans since last August, decided last month to spend that weekend in New Mexico so my cousin, who already got married so his "wife" wouldn't have to live in sin, but didn't tell anyone until just a few weeks ago, can have the big fancy wedding in her family's orchard, because the new already-wife thinks the date 5-15-05 is cool and couldn't imagine having her big fake wedding any other day, and registered for an $80 toaster... I'm off track. Anyhow, I have to leave a few evenings for them to come visit us. So I made those our half-day park days, scheduled meals outside the park, and we can maybe have dessert or something with family. (And the night they don't come, we scamper over to MK.)
I'm rather ambivalent about our Thursday PS at Brown Derby. I kind of made it in case I wanted it. Might change my mind.

Thursday, our sole purpose in eating as Chefs de France is to have the lunch combo meal thingy. Hence the lunch not dinner. And we chose the first PS of the day in hopes of speedier service. The thinking behind Marrakesh is that a) he wants to see the belly dancers and b) we'll be exhausted and they're not known for speedy service (and I have unfortunate "commando" tendancies) so it's an enforced rest break. And early enough to afford another shot at Illuminations.

See, warned you. Meal planning is by far the most important part of any trip for us. Every variable is carefully weighed. We might not be right, but we sure did think about it a lot!

Oh, and the husband ix-nayed California Grill because he felt it might sully his memory of Napa Rose (yes, I did mention the fireworks). And I'm saving V & A for my graduation victory vaction. And I don't like fish.

Sheila · 05-03-2005, 05:00 PM

Pru, you so goofy! In a good way, of course....

You are a woman after my own heart. I love visiting WDW for three reasons: the atmosphere of no longer being in the real world, the rides and the FOOD!!

Since there is method in your madness, I'll just offer one more piece of gratuitous advice: I think most folks find they need to take a mid-day break and go back to the hotel to nap/shower/swim. You may be able to go a couple days from sun-up to fireworks, but not every day. Scheduling all those lunch and dinner time meals means hustling back to the parks when you may not feel up to it, kwim?

Plus, for those who are not used to the Florida humidity, it's a killer. And if you're overweight like me, it's really tough sledding. My body has problems throwing off all the heat.

So in a nutshell, plan on being prepared to throw your planning to winds if need be. And all those fabulous restaurants will be waiting for you on your next trip.

05-03-2005, 04:30 PM	#1
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Yay tips! Re: the dining madness For us, dining is a vacation priority. I swear there's somewhat of a method to our madness. (No, really!) Liberty Tree is our one character meal 'cause dammit, we like that sort of thing. In theory, Tuesday's lunch is buffet so we can eat as quickly as we can chew (and my husband can have his fill of his favorite food group: meat.) Also in theory, we'll be eating at Rose and Crown during Illuminations and if I get lucky, we'll have a patio table. If I'm moderately lucky, they'll at least let us go visit the patio. If I have zero luck, it's only Tuesday so I can try again later in the week. Wednesday and Thursday I had to eat outside the parks so that if desired my relatives, who live in Orlando, that I haven't seen in years, who I was planning to visit the 14th & 15th before checking into AKL, and who knew of my plans since last August, decided last month to spend that weekend in New Mexico so my cousin, who already got married so his "wife" wouldn't have to live in sin, but didn't tell anyone until just a few weeks ago, can have the big fancy wedding in her family's orchard, because the new already-wife thinks the date 5-15-05 is cool and couldn't imagine having her big fake wedding any other day, and registered for an $80 toaster... I'm off track. Anyhow, I have to leave a few evenings for them to come visit us. So I made those our half-day park days, scheduled meals outside the park, and we can maybe have dessert or something with family. (And the night they don't come, we scamper over to MK.) I'm rather ambivalent about our Thursday PS at Brown Derby. I kind of made it in case I wanted it. Might change my mind. Thursday, our sole purpose in eating as Chefs de France is to have the lunch combo meal thingy. Hence the lunch not dinner. And we chose the first PS of the day in hopes of speedier service. The thinking behind Marrakesh is that a) he wants to see the belly dancers and b) we'll be exhausted and they're not known for speedy service (and I have unfortunate "commando" tendancies) so it's an enforced rest break. And early enough to afford another shot at Illuminations. See, warned you. Meal planning is by far the most important part of any trip for us. Every variable is carefully weighed. We might not be right, but we sure did think about it a lot! Oh, and the husband ix-nayed California Grill because he felt it might sully his memory of Napa Rose (yes, I did mention the fireworks). And I'm saving V & A for my graduation victory vaction. And I don't like fish. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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05-03-2005, 05:00 PM	#2
Sheila Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 148	Pru, you so goofy! In a good way, of course.... You are a woman after my own heart. I love visiting WDW for three reasons: the atmosphere of no longer being in the real world, the rides and the FOOD!! Since there is method in your madness, I'll just offer one more piece of gratuitous advice: I think most folks find they need to take a mid-day break and go back to the hotel to nap/shower/swim. You may be able to go a couple days from sun-up to fireworks, but not every day. Scheduling all those lunch and dinner time meals means hustling back to the parks when you may not feel up to it, kwim? Plus, for those who are not used to the Florida humidity, it's a killer. And if you're overweight like me, it's really tough sledding. My body has problems throwing off all the heat. So in a nutshell, plan on being prepared to throw your planning to winds if need be. And all those fabulous restaurants will be waiting for you on your next trip.
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