The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Figgy1]

@MinnieM123 did you make reservations for Thanksgiving yet?

 

[Songbird76]

Sorry. It's not as if I'm not trying. I'm sending the boys out at sunrise to try and push the carp your way!

Is it still snowing there, or has it stopped now? Does your other DS still have school? You're only homeschooling James, right? No more snow days for him! Does shoveling snow count as PE?

 

[Figgy1]

Yeah, and like I said, I'm not REAL worried about most of it. Most of the things we were planning are still on the list. Via Napoli we were already planning on doing out of pocket, Teppan Edo was more to fill a credit, but I'm not opposed to doing both a Garden Grill breakfast AND a Garden Grill dinner if Teppan Edo doesn't work out. Especially with my previous Hibachi Grill experience that makes me nervous for Teppan Edo. And then Homecomin' is the only other one that isn't on the list so far, and I'll just pay out of pocket for it if I have to. The advantage of Homecomin' is that it's not in a park, so we could conceivably do that one on our non-Disney part of the trip...we don't need tickets to get to it. So I have contingency plans in place...we'll just see how it works out.
We were already going back and forth between Whispering Canyon and the Fantasmic dining package at Mama Melrose, because we only had one credit left to spend and I was waiting to see if the antics at Whispering Canyon were gone or just a bit quieter, so if Homecomin' and Teppan Edo don't get picked up by the dining plan, we'll just do both Whispering Canyon AND Fantasmic dining package, and we'll add either an 'Ohanna breakfast or a Garden Grill dinner to the list....probably GG because it's in Epcot and we would have done Teppan Edo on an Epcot night. Then there's T-rex, but I'm not married to that one. We enjoyed it last time, though we payed out of pocket and only got appetizers. It would be fun, but if we have to drop it, we have to drop it.
My main concern is finding places that DS will eat. We are working on food right now, getting him to try new things to hopefully expand his menu choices, which would help immensely at WDW. But as far as the dining plan credits go, I can't imagine that Disney would offer a dining plan that didn't include a single Disney Springs venue...that just wouldn't make sense from a financial standpoint because fewer people would get the dining plan if it's so limited, and a lot will choose to leave Disney Property...they'd be missing out on a LOT of money, so I'm betting it WILL change. But we have several months, and none of the really hard-to-get ADRs are in question, so I can still make those at the 180 mark and fill in the others later, or I can make ADRs and cancel the ones we won't use, or change them when the list is finalized if I need to. It will all work out.

Just my 2 cents if Fantasmic is a must do, do the package so you won't be as stressed about getting a seat. Have you looked at Rose and Crown? We had a good meal there and unless something changed if you have a receipt from there they have an Illuminations viewing area that you can return to

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Yeah, and like I said, I'm not REAL worried about most of it. Most of the things we were planning are still on the list. Via Napoli we were already planning on doing out of pocket, Teppan Edo was more to fill a credit, but I'm not opposed to doing both a Garden Grill breakfast AND a Garden Grill dinner if Teppan Edo doesn't work out. Especially with my previous Hibachi Grill experience that makes me nervous for Teppan Edo. And then Homecomin' is the only other one that isn't on the list so far, and I'll just pay out of pocket for it if I have to. The advantage of Homecomin' is that it's not in a park, so we could conceivably do that one on our non-Disney part of the trip...we don't need tickets to get to it. So I have contingency plans in place...we'll just see how it works out.
We were already going back and forth between Whispering Canyon and the Fantasmic dining package at Mama Melrose, because we only had one credit left to spend and I was waiting to see if the antics at Whispering Canyon were gone or just a bit quieter, so if Homecomin' and Teppan Edo don't get picked up by the dining plan, we'll just do both Whispering Canyon AND Fantasmic dining package, and we'll add either an 'Ohanna breakfast or a Garden Grill dinner to the list....probably GG because it's in Epcot and we would have done Teppan Edo on an Epcot night. Then there's T-rex, but I'm not married to that one. We enjoyed it last time, though we payed out of pocket and only got appetizers. It would be fun, but if we have to drop it, we have to drop it.
My main concern is finding places that DS will eat. We are working on food right now, getting him to try new things to hopefully expand his menu choices, which would help immensely at WDW. But as far as the dining plan credits go, I can't imagine that Disney would offer a dining plan that didn't include a single Disney Springs venue...that just wouldn't make sense from a financial standpoint because fewer people would get the dining plan if it's so limited, and a lot will choose to leave Disney Property...they'd be missing out on a LOT of money, so I'm betting it WILL change. But we have several months, and none of the really hard-to-get ADRs are in question, so I can still make those at the 180 mark and fill in the others later, or I can make ADRs and cancel the ones we won't use, or change them when the list is finalized if I need to. It will all work out.

Have you got Boma on your list ?

 

[Figgy1]

Is it still snowing there, or has it stopped now? Does your other DS still have school? You're only homeschooling James, right? No more snow days for him! Does shoveling snow count as PE?

It's still snowing and pretty much everything is shut down. James has a scheduled yoga practice today and hates snow almost as much as I do.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

On this side of the lake it's been snowing a bit today..the roads are pretty slick, but I saw the plows out, so the roads should be good in the morning. Just so I can get out of here Saturday morning..... FLORIDA is waiting for me!

All packed? I have some friends (here where I live), that are going next week and spending 10 days. Hope you will have no interference from Mother Nature.

 

[MinnieM123]

This woman is seriously in need of an intervention.

Hey, I was in bliss this morning, looking out and seeing the first snowfall !! We got about 4 inches and it started raining around 4:30 AM, so it's now turning to more slushy conditions, but still a lot of snow around from where the plows came through last night. I'll shovel the front steps before heading out to the bus this morning, and I'll think of you. I know you're jealous.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Oh my God, what is that? And where can I have some? Even though I am totally not entitled.

You gotta move to Texas for that! Or,....head over to Cracker Barrel.

 

[Figgy1]

Hey, I was in bliss this morning, looking out and seeing the first snowfall !! We got about 4 inches and it started raining around 4:30 AM, so it's now turning to more slushy conditions, but still a lot of snow around from where the plows came through last night. I'll shovel the front steps before heading out to the bus this morning, and I'll think of you. I know you're not jealous.

Have a safe commute this morning

 

[MinnieM123]

Totally shameless plug department again. Sorry guys and gals, but I'm having a bit of a good year as far as my shows getting produced. this doesn't happen often.

All of a sudden, my play THE CRUMPLE ZONE, which was a big off-Broadway hit in the summer of 2000 with Mario Cantone, is playing in Phoenix, Arizona, and they seem to like it a lot.

https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page...mPtfDRBC4NkecDpHcRuQQCIN0RaSkLByCnUq-E2yER1zU

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If anyone happens to be in Phoenix, Arizona and wants to see a play that takes place at Christmas and is about the breakup of a long term relationship, and it's a comedy (!!!), let me know, because I have access to my author comps, which I am unable to use.

Happy for your continued success, Buddy!!

 

[Figgy1]

The fools made it work before 5 even though they could have taken a vacation day no questions asked even if they needed to borrow a day

 

[MinnieM123]

So, someone on the DFB site responded about the dining plan. They made ADRs for feb/march at Via Napoli and Teppan Edo and received confirmation, in which it stated they do not accept the dining plan So she contacted Disney to ask about it, and they sent her a list of restaurants that accept the dining plan, and there were only 3 restaurants in the WS that do. So I definitely need to make some contingency plans in case that doesn't change. Just in case any of you are planning a trip and using the dining plan, double check your ADRs.

That's shocking, actually. It is THEIR (Disney's) meal plan and they should HONOR it at all of their restaurants.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Totally shameless plug department again. Sorry guys and gals, but I'm having a bit of a good year as far as my shows getting produced. this doesn't happen often.

All of a sudden, my play THE CRUMPLE ZONE, which was a big off-Broadway hit in the summer of 2000 with Mario Cantone, is playing in Phoenix, Arizona, and they seem to like it a lot.

https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page...mPtfDRBC4NkecDpHcRuQQCIN0RaSkLByCnUq-E2yER1zU

View attachment 326400

If anyone happens to be in Phoenix, Arizona and wants to see a play that takes place at Christmas and is about the breakup of a long term relationship, and it's a comedy (!!!), let me know, because I have access to my author comps, which I am unable to use.

Excellent review!!! Congrats again!!!

 

[Figgy1]

That's shocking, actually. It is THEIR (Disney's) meal plan and they should HONOR it at all of their restaurants.

The problem is they are not all owned by Disney

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

That's shocking, actually. It is THEIR (Disney's) meal plan and they should HONOR it at all of their restaurants.

Most of the restaurants in world showcase are run by outside vendors and Disney have to agree terms with each location. That is why they normally are late to the party.

 

[MinnieM123]

The fools made it work before 5 even though they could have taken a vacation day no questions asked even if they needed to borrow a day

Maybe they had a very important project to work on. Some businesses, like the one I work for, expect us to come in under some dicey weather conditions. At my job, we all have a disaster pass that can be shown to any cop or National Guard soldier to allow us through on roads, even if the governor declares a state emergency (in extremely bad weather conditions). I think only one time I actually did not go in during dangerous commuting conditions, but all the other times I did get in, even if late.

 

[Figgy1]

Wake me up I in June

 

[MinnieM123]

@MinnieM123 did you make reservations for Thanksgiving yet?

Yup! At a restaurant! Hubs and I have gone more non-traditional in the past few years, and will often have fish or an entree other than turkey on Thanksgiving.

 

[MinnieM123]

The problem is they are not all owned by Disney

But they are still IN THEIR PARKS and Disney should make it mandatory that ALL their restaurants honor the DP.

 

[Figgy1]

Maybe they had a very important project to work on. Some businesses, like the one I work for, expect us to come in under some dicey weather conditions. At my job, we all have a disaster pass that can be shown to any cop or National Guard soldier to allow us through on roads, even if the governor declares a state emergency (in extremely bad weather conditions). I think only one time I actually did not go in during dangerous commuting conditions, but all the other times I did get in, even if late.

They have liberal leave today and every project they do is important but they went in early with a 90 minute delay for everybody except for road crews and security