Orlando/Disneyworld Thread (Part 3)

vivatifosi

Yes, there's more info on the replacement entertainment here:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/08/new-entertainment-experiences-coming-to-world-showcase-at-epcot/

It's also now official that Frozen is taking over the Norway Pavilion:
http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201409/4210/

That's going to cause some very long lines for a not very fast loading ride if they retain the existing ride machinery.

Birdie85

Andy_89 wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a somewhere to take my OH for a nice meal. I do enjoy the Golden Coral and Ponderosa. But I wish to treat my lady on our next visit. Is there anything at Pointe Orlando?

We are staying at Caribbean beach in Disney and I am hiring a car.

Depends on how nice i.e. expensive you're thinking but Cuba Libre at Pointe Orlando is really good. Also, if you're staying in Disney have you thought about going to the restaurants in WDW? Some are wonderful and on our 'must do' list now. Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Kona Cafe at the Polynesian, Teppan Edo in Epcot (Japan) are all great. We're going back to WDW next year and we're booking the Canadian restaurant as soon as the booking opens for our date as we missed out last time (pretty much got laughed at for turning up without a reservation!) and really want to give it a try.

Andy_89

Birdie85 wrote: »

Depends on how nice i.e. expensive you're thinking but Cuba Libre at Pointe Orlando is really good. Also, if you're staying in Disney have you thought about going to the restaurants in WDW? Some are wonderful and on our 'must do' list now. Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Kona Cafe at the Polynesian, Teppan Edo in Epcot (Japan) are all great. We're going back to WDW next year and we're booking the Canadian restaurant as soon as the booking opens for our date as we missed out last time (pretty much got laughed at for turning up without a reservation!) and really want to give it a try.

Thanks, I have no idea about booking. I have never stayed on site before.

Well as its our honeymoon I want to have one nice meal. But I would actually like to avoid any sort of dress code.

jackieblack

Andy_89 wrote: »

its our honeymoon .......................I would actually like to avoid any sort of dress code.

Maybe Room Service would be more appropriate!?
:rotfl:

Birdie85

There aren't too many places with a dress code, unless you go to Victoria and Albert's for a $300+ meal! (This is on my 'someday' wish list!). My DH always wore nice polo shirts or light short sleeved shirts on an evening anyway and fit in wherever we went.

When you check in make sure that you tell them you're on your honeymoon, you may get an upgrade if they've got rooms spare and you'll get a badge each. These badges will get you lots of congratulations from cast members and sometimes even freebies in restaurants. Last time we went we wore anniversary badges and got free puddings in a few places and even a free upgrade at Blizzard Beach to the little private seating area that should have cost us about $30.

Andy_89

Birdie85 wrote: »

There aren't too many places with a dress code, unless you go to Victoria and Albert's for a $300+ meal! (This is on my 'someday' wish list!). My DH always wore nice polo shirts or light short sleeved shirts on an evening anyway and fit in wherever we went.

When you check in make sure that you tell them you're on your honeymoon, you may get an upgrade if they've got rooms spare and you'll get a badge each. These badges will get you lots of congratulations from cast members and sometimes even freebies in restaurants. Last time we went we wore anniversary badges and got free puddings in a few places and even a free upgrade at Blizzard Beach to the little private seating area that should have cost us about $30.

ACE! we fly 9th June 2015 I hope its relatively quiet(if there is such a thing!) We really wanted to stay at the Animal Kingdom lodge but it was just a bridge too far outside of our budget. I assume I wear these badges everywhere? I wish I had done that when I got engaged at MK!!!

I would also like to surprise her with a couple of 'romantic' things, again any ideas are much appreciated.

Birdie85

We stayed at AKL last time and it was amazing. Worth a trip out there to eat at Sanaa (or Jiko, or Boma!) as you can also walk around and look at the animals for free and wander round the main reception just taking it all in. You can even get a hot drink and sit around the fire at night. Just a gorgeous place and your OH will think it's very romantic.

Wear the badges everywhere in Disney, and, if you're into that kind of thing, the bride and groom hats! You can rent a little boat at Downtown Disney for 30 mins and ride around the lagoon, she might like that?

Andy_89

Birdie85 wrote: »

We stayed at AKL last time and it was amazing. Worth a trip out there to eat at Sanaa (or Jiko, or Boma!) as you can also walk around and look at the animals for free and wander round the main reception just taking it all in. You can even get a hot drink and sit around the fire at night. Just a gorgeous place and your OH will think it's very romantic.

Wear the badges everywhere in Disney, and, if you're into that kind of thing, the bride and groom hats! You can rent a little boat at Downtown Disney for 30 mins and ride around the lagoon, she might like that?

The fact I can't afford it makes me even more sad Maybe the next time I go to Florida.

Thanks for the ideas! I have only ever stayed in a Villa or on International Drive so this is a new experience in itself.

snit_girl

Andy_89 wrote: »

Thanks, I have no idea about booking. I have never stayed on site before.

Well as its our honeymoon I want to have one nice meal. But I would actually like to avoid any sort of dress code.

you can download the Disney World App that lets you book your restaurants and rides up to 180 days before you're there. I'm not going until next year but I've got it now and it's quite interesting to navigate

On International Drive our favourite is also Olive Garden. It's quite near Point Orlando (on the other side of the road) and they have no dress code. But, be aware that it is too easy to fill up on the free/unlimited garlic breadsticks and soup/salad and have no actual room for your main (though they do give you all leftovers in a box to take away. Also, as with most places in Orlando, it's very child friendly so we have often found it quite noisy. It's easy enough to request a quiet table though and there's no need to book.

Andy_89

snit_girl wrote: »

you can download the Disney World App that lets you book your restaurants and rides up to 180 days before you're there. I'm not going until next year but I've got it now and it's quite interesting to navigate

On International Drive our favourite is also Olive Garden. It's quite near Point Orlando (on the other side of the road) and they have no dress code. But, be aware that it is too easy to fill up on the free/unlimited garlic breadsticks and soup/salad and have no actual room for your main (though they do give you all leftovers in a box to take away. Also, as with most places in Orlando, it's very child friendly so we have often found it quite noisy. It's easy enough to request a quiet table though and there's no need to book.

Thanks I have been 7 times but I have never really varied away from fast food and the Ponderosa/Sizzler/Golden Coral's of this world.