The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

Tony the Tigger

Well-Known Member
Let the rabbit hole begin!

Depending how long it takes us to wrap things up and get ready, we may drive up late tonight and stay at a La Quinta or something. We routinely do this, it's a nice drive with no traffic, and when we wake up in the morning, we're already there!

The idea was simple: 2 or 3 nights in a cabin with the pup - relaxin' and no parks. Disney Springs, a fancy schmancy resort dinner - all on points!

Obviously today was scrapped, and that was good. I got some important work done. Brian brought a bag of essentials to Dad's new place. They wouldn't let him in beyond the lobby. (That's kind of good - less guilt going away since we couldn't do anything here, anyway.)

Amazingly, I was still able to book the two remaining nights (Wed/Thurs) for a Cabin at Ft Wilderness with FL res discount ($299/night.)

ADR's were slim pickins - focusing more on Thursday night, thinking Kylie will be comfortable by then and we can leave her in the cabin and go to dinner (I am more confident in that situation than a standard hotel room.)

One possibility was the BOAThouse, which of course led to the amphibious car ride thingy and I thought, "Hey, we're not going to the parks, what's $125 all on points? For a 20 minute ride...hmm...a one day park ticket is $109 for the whole day...

See where this is going?

All days have availability at all parks. We could pick Epcot and eat more, maybe pick a restaurant we like better. We could pick AK and maybe Tiffins is open? (I know Jiko is not.) We could pick HS and possibly get to finally ride the Star Wars rides which I have never done even though I was there on opening morning at 5AM? And visit our bartender buddy at the Tune-in? If she's there? Or...MK.

Here's some classic rationalization: we saved $299 by not staying there tonight, so we can spend that on two park tickets, right? (If Best Friends Pet Care has room for Kylie...)

Are we relaxing yet?
 

ajrwdwgirl

Premium Member
@TINKWINGS my Thanksgiving menu has been finalized. Seeing it's just us Smoked turkey, smoked pork butt, mac and cheese with smoked sausage, assorted homemade pickles, mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce (regular and with orange), roast winter squash, chopped salad, brussels sprouts (vegan and with bacon), green beans, apple pie and pumpkin pie both from scratch and cranberry wine

I'll start my quarantine now so I can be in good shape for dinner. What time? :p:hilarious:
 

ajrwdwgirl

Premium Member
Let the rabbit hole begin!

Depending how long it takes us to wrap things up and get ready, we may drive up late tonight and stay at a La Quinta or something. We routinely do this, it's a nice drive with no traffic, and when we wake up in the morning, we're already there!

The idea was simple: 2 or 3 nights in a cabin with the pup - relaxin' and no parks. Disney Springs, a fancy schmancy resort dinner - all on points!

Obviously today was scrapped, and that was good. I got some important work done. Brian brought a bag of essentials to Dad's new place. They wouldn't let him in beyond the lobby. (That's kind of good - less guilt going away since we couldn't do anything here, anyway.)

Amazingly, I was still able to book the two remaining nights (Wed/Thurs) for a Cabin at Ft Wilderness with FL res discount ($299/night.)

ADR's were slim pickins - focusing more on Thursday night, thinking Kylie will be comfortable by then and we can leave her in the cabin and go to dinner (I am more confident in that situation than a standard hotel room.)

One possibility was the BOAThouse, which of course led to the amphibious car ride thingy and I thought, "Hey, we're not going to the parks, what's $125 all on points? For a 20 minute ride...hmm...a one day park ticket is $109 for the whole day...

See where this is going?

All days have availability at all parks. We could pick Epcot and eat more, maybe pick a restaurant we like better. We could pick AK and maybe Tiffins is open? (I know Jiko is not.) We could pick HS and possibly get to finally ride the Star Wars rides which I have never done even though I was there on opening morning at 5AM? And visit our bartender buddy at the Tune-in? If she's there? Or...MK.

Here's some classic rationalization: we saved $299 by not staying there tonight, so we can spend that on two park tickets, right? (If Best Friends Pet Care has room for Kylie...)

Are we relaxing yet?

Oh the possibilities! Unless things have changed recently the bar at the Tune-in/50's is not open. However the Baseline is a good alternative if you go to the Studios.

The Boathouse is always a great meal. We went there twice last trip, sat inside the first time and got some amazing steak. The second time we sat outside by the water and had fillet mignon sliders, it was really nice outside with good views and a gorgeous sunset.
 

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