hogwartsdropout
Let's go get that dino!
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Loving your report, can't wait for more!
Yes, Jiko is certainly on my must do list now. It was lovely and so fun to sit at the Cooking Place and watch the chefs at work.Jiko definitely knows what they are doing
Thanks! So happy you joined in!Loving your report, can't wait for more!
The cheese was heavenly but it was so rich I wasn't hungry until dinner at 8 pm! Of course, I had room for a beverage though........We haven't been to BoG in a while, but the french onion soup is always on my list. Between all the cheese and the onions I didn't even miss the beef stock
Jiko and Sanaa stayed on the list but there were some changes to my Boathouse and Tiffins plans. I did enjoy the alternatives though. Thanks for joining in with my report!We, too, enjoy Jiko a lot. And Sanaa has exceptional food, too, with much better prices. Between those two, the Boathouse, and Tiffins, already loving the focus of the report.
the Coco-Jito. This was so delicious with the combo of lime, coconut rum and mint. Mmmm!
Nasser brought over the awesome dinner rolls with honey spiced whipped butter. These were excellent and the butter was out of this world!
, glad you're here!I'm a little late to the party but joining in
I know! I only ate one as I wanted to pace myself for all the yumminess to come!OMG that sounds like something you could make a meal of in itself.
Yes, so glad I finally had lunch at BOG. The raspberry lemonade slushy was so, so good!Looks like you had a great first day, can't beat BOG lunch! Also love the Cheshire cafe...always good things to be had there!
Thank you! So nice to have you along!Great reviews so far!
Thanks for joining in! I was inspired to do a TR based on your solo TR from AKL. I just loved the resort and of course, the Mara was great with lots of good options. I ended up cancelling or moving around some of my TS plans to suit my touring schedule but overall I was pretty pleased with how everything worked out.Enjoying your report so far!!
I did my first solo trip in May, also at AKL, and I'm excited to relive a little of it through your report! My one regret is that I didn't do more TS dining. I did a few things, but got tired of QS! The Mara was great though, and I'm glad I had it to balance out some of the not-so-great in-park QS.
Looking forward to more!
Thanks for joining in! I was inspired to do a TR based on your solo TR from AKL. I just loved the resort and of course, the Mara was great with lots of good options. I ended up cancelling or moving around some of my TS plans to suit my touring schedule but overall I was pretty pleased with how everything worked out.
ordered the Cucumber Lime margarita. While this was pre-made, it was delicious and strong!
I had asked if I could be seated with a window view and had a great table with a perfect view for Illuminations.
I know, right??? I had 2 snacks, a CS meal and a TS meal and still came out $27.00 ahead of what it would have cost me with the DDP. The only way I would have come close to the cost would have been if I drank pop (which I don't like) and had dessert at the end of the meal. While I do enjoy sweets, I often want a little break between my meal and a treat.Also thanks for thoroughly sharing the details about the cost vs the DDP because I always knew it wasn't for me, but you are further reinforcing that I don't eat the way the DDP works for some people.
I'm glad you liked your food. It looks great. I think I had tried these harissa fries when I went to the food and wine last year and felt the same that they were dry without much flavor.I didn't care for the harissa fries as they were very dry and didn't have much flavour. These could have been so much better.
It took us a time to realize that when we eat like we do at home, then the dining plan doesn't do us any good and, in fact, cost us money. We haven't used it for several years now.I know, right??? I had 2 snacks, a CS meal and a TS meal and still came out $27.00 ahead of what it would have cost me with the DDP. The only way I would have come close to the cost would have been if I drank pop (which I don't like) and had dessert at the end of the meal. While I do enjoy sweets, I often want a little break between my meal and a treat.
Yes, Could have eaten my weight in the couscous salad and stuffed grape vine leaves.....they were both so yummy!I'm glad you liked your food. It looks great. I think I had tried these harissa fries when I went to the food and wine last year and felt the same that they were dry without much flavor.
Yes, we feel exactly the same way! Even on family trips with our three teenage boys we still go OOP. We eat extremely well and last trip saved $568 over using the DDP.It took us a time to realize that when we eat like we do at home, then the dining plan doesn't do us any good and, in fact, cost us money. We haven't used it for several years now.
You were probably tired but you looked fresh as can be. It was so nice to meet you and I cannot wait to hear all about your trip!I'm back and love your dining report so far, we tried SRT a couple years ago and we enjoyed the lamb sliders and calamari there! It was very nice to meet you, I am sorry I was dreadfully sweaty and tired! I hope your last couple days were awesome, we had a great trip. I am going to try and write a trip report with my dining included!
What a great way to welcome yourself to Epcot Is this from the new margarita pavilion. I remember talk of them putting in a new one, but don't recall ever hearing that it had come to fruition.
The flavours were excellent....subtle cucumber and bright lime paired with the spicy and salty rim. So good!
I had to do a double take as I thought this was a water flight at first from the color of the wine Glad to see they are serving some actual authentic wines from the region though.
These were about 2-3 oz pours. Starting from the left was the Moroccan Ksar white, followed by a Spanish La Cava and then finally the Lebanese Ksara Blanc de Blanc. My favourite was the Lebanese wine as it was a little more full bodied with a nice fruity finish. My only complaint would be that the wine wasn't really cold, although that may be a personal preference on my part as I like my white wine well chilled.
The fries aside, this looks great. When we do middle eastern or indian food I almost always go vegetarian as it seems to be better. Good to hear spice road is continuing that tradition. We'll definitely have to give it a go one day
I've only ever seen reviews of the burger buns so good to hear the veggies are good too. Though strange the portion size was so far off.After perusing the menu, I decided to go for the Steamed vegetable curry pods with vegetable chips and vegetable slaw. The curry flavour was delicious with the slightly sweet and soft bun. I would have preferred a higher vegetable to bun ratio as I did find the buns a bit doughy. I ended up just scooping the veggies out of the second bun and ate them separately. I got about one tablespoon of the vegetable slaw which was yummy but a very skimpy portion. There were a ton of the vegetable chips. The purple (beet?) and orange (sweet potato?) were so good but the plain ones tasted like cardboard. I think I'll go for one of the bowls on my next visit here. I love all the options here and think it is a wonderful addition to Animal Kingdom.