CCIntrigue...aka Gwen

20 hours ago, djsamuel said:

We walked by your site a couple of times and nobody was home!  🙂

We left for home on Sunday but if you looped through the 200 loop, you passed us.

Hope your stay goes smoothly!

Sorrry we missed you!

11 hours ago, Ivy said:

That chocolate mousse looks amazing! Really enjoying your photos, thanks.

Thank you for reading along.

7 hours ago, LONE-STAR said:

I didn't realize this was a running trip report. I'm in now. Look like your having a great time.

Yes, we are having a great time.  Well, at least until last night.  Read on.

I'm in.  Great pictures!

3 hours ago, Duane said:

Gwen, you know I'm just a "Good Ole Boy" from the backwoods for NC, but I have to ask... What is that on top of David's salad?  Is it some sort of cracker or rice thing?

I think it was a parmesan crisp.

8 hours ago, mouseketab.....Carol said:

Yum!! Is it still a character meal at lunch?

Yes, it is.

Lunch:

14 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

In honor of Mickey's 90th birthday- where is this?

TCD

Somewhere I haven't been yet this trip.

We spent a day at Animal Kingdom and then yesterday at EPCOT.

I chose to spend my birthday today in the Magic Kingdom.  The highlight of our day was a delicious lunch at Cinderella's Royal Table.  I know this restaurant gets a lot of criticism, but no complaints from me!

David's Castle Salad:

My charcuterie plate:

We both had the Beef & Shrimp -- Beef Tenderloin, Buttered Shrimp, Fingerling Potatoes with Nueske's Bacon and Blue Cheese, Summer Vegetables, and a Shallot-Herb Compound Butter. The beef was fork-tender. Delicious!

David's dessert -- The Clock Strikes Twelve. Dark Chocolate Mousse with a Dark Chocolate Ganache served with a Raspberry Coulis. My dessert was no sugar added lemon sorbet garnished with blueberries.  Sorry, no pics of my dessert.  White sorbet on a white plate doesn't photograph well.

Got ours yesterday.

7 hours ago, Robin said:

Love the pics thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Robin.  Sorry I haven't been able to post more yet.  Vacation is keeping me busy!

I wouldn't rent a cart now.  There are very few decorations up.  There is one site in the 1100 loop, just as you turn in, that's incredible.  You could ride the bus and get off at that loop to see it.  The gentleman in 1200 in the semi with the awesome displays doesn't have his up yet.

22 minutes ago, Travisma said:

It was cool enough in Tampa this morning (49 degrees) that I was able to wear my new Jack Skellington beanie !

That's cold for you!

Yesterday we went to DHS.  A few pics:

12 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

Haha....careful what you say, Gwen.  I'm really hating the weather in the Atlanta right now.  You might find the kids, Simon and I on your spot 

Thanks for the pictures...they're lovely.

And it's even colder in NC!  It was chilly here today too.  We had to put the sides down on the golf cart because I was freezing.  

8 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

I'm in!

I can't believe the Fort Christmas tree is up already, and it looks great. The decorations on the tree are new- in fact, I think that's a whole new tree. Maybe the lights even work. 

TCD

There are lights on the tree, but I haven't seen it lit yet.

9 hours ago, Beckers said:

Great picture Gwen. It’s nice to see pumpkins that haven’t been tore apart by squirrels. 

8 hours ago, Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie said:

That meal looked amazing. Definitely putting that on the to do list.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Yesterday we had a great time at EPCOT.  We started with The Land.

Then we went to the World Showcase and traveled counter-clockwise.

We stopped at the American Adventure ...

... to hear the Voices of Liberty.

We went on to our lunch destination. -- a first for us  This was a place that David really wanted to try but I didn't.  Their menu isn't easy for a low carber.  But I'm so glad we chose it!

We ate at Tutto Italia!

I had the Grande Antipasto Misto, which is an appetizer for two.  David helped me eat it.

David had La Cottoletta alla Milanese, which is pan-fried breaded veal, mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula ,and lemon vinaigrette..  

This was the birthday cupcake they brought to me:

Oh my gosh!  The service was impeccable, the food was delicious ... one of our all-time favorite meals at the World!

On the way out of the park we rode Spaceship Earth and got stuck at this spot:

Later we went looping around the Fort.

11 hours ago, mouseketab.....Carol said:

Very nice pics!!!

Thank y;ou, Carol.

9 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said:

Wow that SMB having to do all that work before you even left your house.

Hopefully it’s smooth sailing from this point on.

Great pictures!   I always enjoy seeing the photos you post.

Thanks for sharing.

Thank you too, Ray.

6 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

It was strange for us... not to see you guys there.

Saw your pics and people in their shorts; I joked with the kids that we were going to drive down and plant a tent in the dog walking area there behind the 700 loop.  I mean heck, there were 3 there last week; who knows who they belonged to   

You can always pitch a tent behind us!

I've always wished to get stopped at the banquet hall scene on Haunted Mansion so I could get some good photos.  Well, it almost happened on Monday.  We were stopped for 2-3 minutes, but I didn't have my low light lens with me.  I was so very disappointed!  This is the best I could do:

Oh, well.  One of these days!

3 minutes ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

So glad you made it to the Fort, Gwen!  Hope you and David have a wonderful stay.  Site 704 is where we were and you all were across the road...remember that trip? 😊

 

I sure do!  David and I were talking about it on Monday.  It seems strange to be here without you all across the street from us.

17 minutes ago, Travisma said:

You will have to select the proper file type, and then the picture size.  It can send a huge picture if you're not careful.

Thanks.  I haven't figured out how to do that yet.

So let's see if I can figure out how to post from Imgur:

Horse in training yesterday:

On 11/12/2018 at 8:47 PM, LONE-STAR said:

I just bought new AGM batteries for my truck today $411.00 not a fun way to start Monday.

12 hours ago, Duane said:

Hey Gwen,

So glad you guys are at Disney (finally).  We will miss seeing you guys this year.  Have fun, unwind and relax!

LONE-STAR, $2,000 for the moho, if that makes you feel better!

Thanks, Duane.  David was just asking about you today.  Sorry we missed you this trip!

12 hours ago, momof3kids-Yvonne said:

I hate all the trouble you had before getting there, but glad you made it and are enjoying your time there. 

Thank you, Yvonne.  So far we're having a great time.  Once I can get Imgur to cooperate, I'll share some photos.

23 hours ago, Travisma said:

I saw some FB posts about filming the Christmas special. 

 

You may be right.  There was some kind of show in front of the castle around 5 yesterday afternoon that I thought was odd.

Magic Kingdom today.  It was still crowded but not as bad as yesterday.

Haven't taken many pictures yet but will try to get some posted soon.

11 hours ago, ImDownWithDisney said:

The weather forecast for Thanksgiving week is looking great! Mid to upper 70's and 50's at night. That's my kind of camping weather.

I'm glad somebody likes it!  Too cold for me!

1 hour ago, AuburnJen said:

I will be in the area, but Tgiving day has been spoken for.  Name another day and I can most probably make it.