vamassey1
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- Oct 13, 2005
Me too! Maybe we will have a chance to say hello!
A DisMeet would be nice.
Me too! Maybe we will have a chance to say hello!
Thank you! I love to have time at the resorts, especially on a long 10 day trip like ours. We had a lot of fun at MK, even though the crowds were nutty!What a nice relaxing day. Sounds like you made the most out of your MK time.
It would be great! I am at Epcot on the 14th, DS and MK for the party on the 15th and AK on the 16th. It is a short but sweet trip for me this time around.A DisMeet would be nice.
It really was, Alexis! So many wonderful memories of a perfect trip.What an all around perfect day! Your time at the pool sounded so relaxing and your dinner at Ohana delicious! And of course any night in MK is a good one, sounds like you got on some good rides!
It would be great! I am at Epcot on the 14th, DS and MK for the party on the 15th and AK on the 16th. It is a short but sweet trip for me this time around.
What is this "relaxing" you speak of?I loved the luxury of putting on a pot of coffee and just relaxing while I woke up.
Whoa! That sounds good! I think they need to bring it up here.We were obsessed with the Chobani Key Lime greek yogurt as we can't buy that brand in Canada.
Sad yet happy.recently re-married late in life after their partners passed away.
Because you ain't coming out of there not full!we were going to Ohana for dinner tonight and didn't want to be too full.
Bill is giving me "the look" for taking his picture, lol!
Huh. Wonder why?They were being super strict with security tonight, even scanning my magic band to ensure we had a dining reservation.
Good for you! (I see it!)Imagine our delight when we were led to a window side table with a view of the castle (way in the distance).
Well... I don't do rum... so I guess I'll never know.I mean, drinks served in pineapples are always more delicious, right????
I did my best to eat my body weight's worth of potstickers and chicken wings,
So... nut allergy but you can do peanut sauce?liberally dunked in peanut sauce.
That'd be what I'd focus on too.Bill really enjoyed the steak and shrimp skewers
<sigh> Some day I'd love to dine there. I just don't feel right about going by myself. Perhaps there'll be another group event there.I didn't eat as much of the meat though as my favourite dessert in the world was soon to make an appearance.......
It shows in your smiles.It was our first time in the Magic Kingdom together in three and a half years and I was just thrilled to be there together!
Of course, our first ride had to be the People Mover!!
Tell him from us. Yes. Extremely important.Bill did not understand the importance of this shot but I managed to convince him that it is an essential People Mover experience!
We headed over to Liberty Square for Haunted Mansion and obviously had no clue where the camera is for the new ride photo, lol!
Pretty shot.I love the reflections in the water here.....
How about if the giraffe came over and you could hand feed it?We started the day with coffee and a light breakfast on the balcony watching our giraffe friend on the savannah. Could there be a more perfect way to start the day??
Sure! Don't have anything heavy... just an enormous platter.As we had a big lunch coming up later on at Yak and Yeti, we didn't want anything too heavy so decided to share the bounty platter. This was enormous
Oh? I guess it's a short bus ride, but... you still have to wait for that bus, no?Staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge, it is so easy to just pop over to Animal Kingdom.
Both of them! Lucky! I haven't seen Devine in a while.We were lucky enough to run into two friends on the way there. First Devine and then Kevin!
Yeah, I get that. I'm not sure if I'd enjoy doing that twice back to back (if that were even possible.)Bill enjoyed his first time of Flights of Passage but was feeling a bit dizzy and nauseous after the ride.
Huh. That's really weird.After the show, we headed to Yak and Yeti where they couldn't find our reservation, there were big groups of people waiting and just an air of general confusion.
So they never found your ADR, then?The bartenders were super friendly and attentive and gave us menus so that we could order our meals.
Glad you had a better experience than we did!Both our meals were absolutely delicious!
Oh, man... I may go back just for that.We thought about dessert and almost chose to forgo but we were swayed by the mango pie. This was creamy and delicious, a perfect treat to share.
How was that?We then decided to try out the night vision goggles for a little night time animal viewing.
Relaxing is an integral part of my Disney vacation, especially when travelling with my DH. His job is so stressful so I made sure I built in lots of time for him to unwind.What is this "relaxing" you speak of?
It is the best yogurt. We also got it in coconut which was just as good.Whoa! That sounds good! I think they need to bring it up here.
They were just the nicest couple!Sad yet happy.
Sadly that was our last Ohana meal for a while. Our stomachs just can't handle all you care to enjoy anymore.Because you ain't coming out of there not full!
I think it was because they were showing the 4th fireworks this night (July 3) as well and so many people would want to watch them from the Poly beach.Huh. Wonder why?
Yes because peanuts aren't nuts. They are a member of the legume family.So... nut allergy but you can do peanut sauce?
So, I would just pop over to Tambu lounge. You can order the potstickers and the chicken wings there as well as the bread pudding and enjoy a beverage too.<sigh> Some day I'd love to dine there. I just don't feel right about going by myself. Perhaps there'll be another group event there.
Well, that would be incredible. Unlikely but incredible!How about if the giraffe came over and you could hand feed it?
What if it stuck its head in your room to be hand fed?
Is 1/2 of an enormous platter really enormous or just kind of big??? I had the bacon, Bill had the sausage and we split everything else. I can't imagine one person being able to eat that by themselves.Sure! Don't have anything heavy... just an enormous platter.
I adore Devine. We saw Kevin several times that day.Both of them! Lucky! I haven't seen Devine in a while.
Once we decided to sit at the bar, I went back to the podium and told them not to bother holding a table for us. They were very disorganized that day.So they never found your ADR, then?
We have always had good luck at Y&Y.Glad you had a better experience than we did!
Go sit at the bar and order it there.Oh, man... I may go back just for that.
It's interesting because you can see the animals moving around where you wouldn't think anything was there. The guides told us to be very careful as apparently you can damage your vision if you look at any lights when using night vision googles.How was that?
Glad you did that then.Relaxing is an integral part of my Disney vacation, especially when travelling with my DH. His job is so stressful so I made sure I built in lots of time for him to unwind.
Nope!!!! Pkondz does not do coconut!It is the best yogurt. We also got it in coconut which was just as good.
Why I don’t go alone. Won’t eat enough to justify it.Sadly that was our last Ohana meal for a while. Our stomachs just can't handle all you care to enjoy anymore.
Ah!I think it was because they were showing the 4th fireworks this night (July 3) as well and so many people would want to watch them from the Poly beach.
I had an uncle exactly like that.Yes because peanuts aren't nuts. They are a member of the legume family.
You’re the second person who’s told me that. I can take a hint!So, I would just pop over to Tambu lounge. You can order the potstickers and the chicken wings there as well as the bread pudding and enjoy a beverage too.
I’m gonna go with “kind of big”.Is 1/2 of an enormous platter really enormous or just kind of big??? I had the bacon, Bill had the sausage and we split everything else. I can't imagine one person being able to eat that by themselves.
Very un-Disney-likeOnce we decided to sit at the bar, I went back to the podium and told them not to bother holding a table for us. They were very disorganized that day.
Yes ma’am.Go sit at the bar and order it there.
Really! I’m shocked that they allow it then!It's interesting because you can see the animals moving around where you wouldn't think anything was there. The guides told us to be very careful as apparently you can damage your vision if you look at any lights when using night vision googles.
They are pretty cool! It was a nice activity to do on a resort evening.I've always wanted to try those nighttime viewing goggles!!!
, thanks for joining in! AKL is a wonderful option for a resort only stay. It is so relaxing and lovely. Thanks for the hint on the mango pie from the bar. I will remember that for sure!Sounds like a lovely trip so far!
Hubby and I have only been to WDW once without the kiddos, and we stayed at the AKL too! We didn't even go into the parks, but we so enjoyed hanging at the resort and venturing to other resorts to explore and eat! Reading your trip report is bringing back wonderful memories for me! Thank you for sharing!
Also, isn't that mango pie so yummy? I have not actually eaten at the Yak & Yeti, but when we are in Animal Kingdom, I always go to the bar and order a slice of mango pie to go, and we all share it as one of our treats for the day! Love it!
See.......we are full of good ideas here on the Disboards!You’re the second person who’s told me that. I can take a hint!
It was a bit off putting. They seemed really overwhelmed.Very un-Disney-like
Oh dear.....that was a bit directive, wasn't it?? Nonetheless, I have really come to appreciate eating at the bar as a great way to try out restaurants for appies and desserts without feeling obligated to order a full meal.Yes ma’am.
You know, I wondered about that too. There was no signage up either. Just the CM verbally giving the disclaimer. What if they forgot to tell someone? Would Disney be liable for any injuries?Really! I’m shocked that they allow it then!
I completely agree Caroline. The whole vibe at AKL is just so relaxed. Animal Kingdom Park is becoming our favourite park to visit.....there is so much to do without going on a single ride. The restaurants and lounges are great too.What a nice day! I just love AKL and AK park. I do think you can relax more at AKL then some of the other resorts. The vibe is such!
Y&Y is always a good choice, I’m glad the bar ended up being a good spot since who knows where your reservation went.
My sister and I tried to have a drink at the bar area and each time we couldn’t find seats! It is a popular little bar.
See.......we are full of good ideas here on the Disboards!
Not directive at all.Oh dear.....that was a bit directive, wasn't it?? Nonetheless, I have really come to appreciate eating at the bar as a great way to try out restaurants for appies and desserts without feeling obligated to order a full meal.
"Guest blinded by Disney"... has a certain... expensive ring to it.You know, I wondered about that too. There was no signage up either. Just the CM verbally giving the disclaimer. What if they forgot to tell someone? Would Disney be liable for any injuries?
Sub in a bloody mary and you've got me soldWe started the day with coffee and a light breakfast on the balcony watching our giraffe friend on the savannah. Could there be a more perfect way to start the day??
Oh no! I haven't seen one of these in a while. Hope the trend isn't picking back up.Dinosaur ended up being a a bit longer wait than we had hoped for as there was a massive tour group checking in at the FP line.
Oh how I miss being able to eat at a bar. Love the kiddo and all, but your and Bills trip is so the way Jason and I used to love to do it. Low key, chill, do what you want when you want to. Perfection!Yummy Yak Attacks!! In fact, we so happy sitting there we decided to just order our meals right there.
Now this the best end to a day.We each had a glass of wine and enjoyed just taking it all in.
Oh my goodness, it was SO good! I really loved the intimate atmosphere at La Cava too.
We were obsessed with the Chobani Key Lime greek yogurt as we can't buy that brand in Canada.
We hoped to get into Trader Sam's but they had opened at 3:00 and it was a long wait.
I mean, drinks served in pineapples are always more delicious, right????
awww! Just perfect!
We were lucky enough to run into two friends on the way there. First Devine and then Kevin!
A perfect solution to what sounded like chaos. I have found that eating in the lounges is a pretty good option.In fact, we so happy sitting there we decided to just order our meals right there.
We thought about dessert and almost chose to forgo but we were swayed by the mango pie.
What a delightful evening!We also shared the warm goat cheese dip with assorted breads and crackers. This was so good and just enough for us to enjoy. We took some time admiring the details of the lounge and chatting and relaxing. I particularly loved the giraffe heads all around each light fixture. The theming at AKL is just wonderful!
I hope you love it!I've included the mango pie in my Disney wish list (with a note to try it in the bar thanks to @suse66 )
Very, very expensive!!"Guest blinded by Disney"... has a certain... expensive ring to it.
We saw 5 or 6 different groups over 10 days. They weren't annoying or obnoxious at all, no loud chanting etc. It's just that they slowed down the lines as a large group went through.Oh no! I haven't seen one of these in a while. Hope the trend isn't picking back up.
It really was amazing! It was Bill's first kid free trip as he hadn't been back since 2016 and as much as we love our boys, he was super happy to be able to just hang out together. We loved the flexibility and totally laid back vibe.Oh how I miss being able to eat at a bar. Love the kiddo and all, but your and Bills trip is so the way Jason and I used to love to do it. Low key, chill, do what you want when you want to. Perfection!
It could not have been better.Now this the best end to a day.
Yep Nomad is our #1 with Geyser Point a close 2nd. La Cava probably comes in 3rd. I haven't tried Tutto Gusto yet but am looking forward to it. We also enjoyed Crews Cup on past trips and I like Abracadabar for drinks.OH me too!!! Next to Nomad, it's hands down my favorite lounge. Then again, I have the Tutto Wine Bar, Wine Bar George and Geyser Point on my list too.
So delicious!!!!!!My favorite yogurt EVER!
Thank you so much, that is high praise coming from you.That's quite a lovely photo.
I adore the lounges. As I usually pay OOP , I have the flexibility to eat wherever I choose which I really enjoy.A perfect solution to what sounded like chaos. I have found that eating in the lounges is a pretty good option.
It couldn't have been better. For two Canadians, we didn't want to get swept up in all the crowds and excitement of the 4th at Disney. A low key, relaxing evening suited us perfectly.What a delightful evening!
I'm thinking there's a strong possibility that I'll find out this fall.I hope you love it!