14 NIGHTS SAPPHIRE FALLS...MARDI GRAS-MINIONS-HARRY & MORE...MARCH 2019 TR

[schumigirl]

I need to plan longer vacations and see what else lies outside Orlando area... St. Augustine and Mount Dora (both from your previous TRs) look incredible!

In fact, our upcoming vacation is our first time we will venture outside the Disney or Universal bubble. I guess that's progress, lol!

Lol......longer vacations are excellent!!! Can thoroughly recommend them!!

We love both those places, and plan to do both, although amount Dora may be just a short visit to stock up on the wonderful olive oil we buy from there.......it’s going to be a busy trip.

That’s definite progress.......absolutely........we’ll have you at St Augustine before you can blink.......

 

[chicagoshannon]

We went to St. Augustine for the first time last May. We also enjoyed it, although only had time to explore the fort. They have a great Jr. Ranger program. We will go back at some point.

 

[schumigirl]

We went to St. Augustine for the first time last May. We also enjoyed it, although only had time to explore the fort. They have a great Jr. Ranger program. We will go back at some point.

The Fort did seem a fabulous place for kids to enjoy.....and there did seem an awful lot to do.....

I think you’d like St Augustine itself, very beautiful........and lots of good choices to eat......that’s us happy.....lol......hope you get back soon.......

 

[JaxDad]

The Fort did seem a fabulous place for kids to enjoy.....and there did seem an awful lot to do.....

I think you’d like St Augustine itself, very beautiful........and lots of good choices to eat......that’s us happy.....lol......hope you get back soon.......

Hi @schumigirl! Thanks for the shout out earlier! I hope to see you guys in St. Augustine on your upcoming trip!

We actually did the Medieval Torture Museum and the co-located Micro Masterpieces Art Gallery on our last visit, just before Christmas. They were both pretty interesting. There is a small Cuban restaurant just downstairs from there that was very good. We always go to the Castillo, even if just to walk around the outside. We also went to the Alligator Farm, Ripley's, and the Fountain of Youth on this last visit. Good times!

You definitely need to plan another trip to St. Augustine during the Nights of Lights!

 

[schumigirl]

Hi @schumigirl! Thanks for the shout out earlier! I hope to see you guys in St. Augustine on your upcoming trip!

We actually did the Medieval Torture Museum and the co-located Micro Masterpieces Art Gallery on our last visit, just before Christmas. They were both pretty interesting. There is a small Cuban restaurant just downstairs from there that was very good. We always go to the Castillo, even if just to walk around the outside. We also went to the Alligator Farm, Ripley's, and the Fountain of Youth on this last visit. Good times!

You definitely need to plan another trip to St. Augustine during the Nights of Lights!

StrongWater Bar does a very nice cocktail called Fountain of Youth using St Augustine rum........I often wondered where the name came from.......

There really is so much to do there.........although one thing I’ll never be tempted by is an Alligator farm..... I absolutely loathe them!! Can’t even look at them on tv or pictures.........so that’s one thing I’ll never go see.......I quite fancy seeing the torture place though........

Oh that night of lights does sound beautiful........but with doing KSC again and it only being an 11 night trip, I doubt we’d find the time to travel to St Augustine as well........it’s a shame as I’d love to see it.........

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

I quite fancy seeing the torture place though.......

 

[pepperandchips]

Marking my place so I don't miss another report! They're always so lovely. Like going on the trip with you, sometimes. I will come back to catch up and comment. Can't wait to see what you've got planned!

 

[disneyAndi14]

St. Augustine looks just lovely, it looks like a little town I could kick back and relax in!

The Haunted Mansion towels are in the store called Co-op, I believe, it is attached to Trend D and a few other neat little shops in the Market place area of DS.

 

[iluvet58]

StrongWater Bar does a very nice cocktail called Fountain of Youth using St Augustine rum........I often wondered where the name came from.......

There really is so much to do there.........although one thing I’ll never be tempted by is an Alligator farm..... I absolutely loathe them!! Can’t even look at them on tv or pictures.........so that’s one thing I’ll never go see.......I quite fancy seeing the torture place though........

Oh that night of lights does sound beautiful........but with doing KSC again and it only being an 11 night trip, I doubt we’d find the time to travel to St Augustine as well........it’s a shame as I’d love to see it.........

I’m with you, Shumigirl, I despise alligators,born and raised in Florida but can’t even look at them.
If you ever decide to stay in St. Augustine check out the Marin house. They have a bed and breakfast on the bay that’s amazing. But they also have beach cottages nearby on Vilano Beach. We’ve stayed in most of them and they are incredible.
Loving your TRs. I’ve binge read all of them multiple times.

 

[schumigirl]

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[schumigirl]

Marking my place so I don't miss another report! They're always so lovely. Like going on the trip with you, sometimes. I will come back to catch up and comment. Can't wait to see what you've got planned!

WELCOME back to you too Melinda..…..

So lovely to see you here again...…..

Thank you so much, I`m always glad to hear that!!!

I do hope you enjoy this one too, and absolutely look forward to your comments......

 

[schumigirl]

St. Augustine looks just lovely, it looks like a little town I could kick back and relax in!

The Haunted Mansion towels are in the store called Co-op, I believe, it is attached to Trend D and a few other neat little shops in the Market place area of DS.

Oh Thank you Caroline!!!

I`ve had my eye on them since you posted the picture......however long ago that was. In 2007 we got Kyle a haunted mansion bath sheet.....and can you believe it`still in as perfect condition as the day we bought it......I don't think we have any other towels that we had back then......I`m a fiend for new towels every so often, but this one will outlast us all…….lol......and genuinely, not even a thread hanging off it.....that's good quality.

I`ll go searching them out then...….

 

[schumigirl]

I’m with you, Shumigirl, I despise alligators,born and raised in Florida but can’t even look at them.
If you ever decide to stay in St. Augustine check out the Marin house. They have a bed and breakfast on the bay that’s amazing. But they also have beach cottages nearby on Vilano Beach. We’ve stayed in most of them and they are incredible.
Loving your TRs. I’ve binge read all of them multiple times.

WELCOME along to iluvet58...…

Nice to have you here....and Welcome to the Dis...….

I`ll certainly check that one out, thank you.....we saw one or two when we were there that would be classed as quaint.....looked so good.

Oh yes, alligators give me the heebie jeebies……..as Shrek would say...…. horrible things...….glad it`s not just me!!!

Thank you, I`m happy to hear you enjoyed the other trip reports too......so, hope this one is fun too.....

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

lol.....Oh am I awful for wanting to see that

Not at all, by the way do you know the most modern form of torture these days?

 

[pepperandchips]

All caught up! That was dangerous looking at all your yummy food photos!!!

although Tom says being the greatest wife is also an accomplishment ......yes.....anyone who wants to leave now as it`s too schmaltzy can do of course...…..there is more...….lol...….I`m very lucky and never forget it

You better not leave off the schmaltz! I love it. Very romantic, I think

and of course some wish their kids would stop coming with them!!

This cracked me up!

Oh my goodness! Look at how young Kyle was! You look just the same though!

So folks...…..you can see what a dilemma we have......one lunch only and three fabulous looking choices.....

I don’t know how you can choose between the three you’ve narrowed it down to! I will say though that if you happen to be at Disney Springs on a very nice weather day, I highly recommend the Boathouse bar out on the dock at the water. Even if you eat lunch somewhere else it seems worth it to give that dock bar at Boathouse a shot for a drink - we love sitting out on the lake and they have some really good cocktails and a great white sangria. Their hamburger at the Boathouse is absolutely fabulous - or to use a Carole term - lush! I think they use top quality beef in the burger and the fries are good too. There’s a very good spicy shrimp appetizer too - I think it’s called firecracker shrimp.



Look at all the chili peppers!







Burger always cooked exactly as we asked - perfect medium! Yum



Refreshing white sangria.


You can’t go wrong at Homecoming or Morimoto either. Homecoming even has a house made hot sauce for your chicken! I love the fried green tomatoes there too.

 

[Robo56]

Yeah......laissez les bons temps rouler for sure Schumi. I’am here for your new trip report. In my favorite comfy chair with feet propped reading.

Wow all the food pictures look amazing. I’am sure you will find a good choice for lunch at Downtown Disney. Tinks pictures of Morimoto’s restaurant food looks good.

What great pics of your family.

Your countdown for your trip is getting closer....you and Tom will have to get your bead catching arms in shape to catch plenty of beads.

 

[schumigirl]

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Not at all, by the way do you know the most modern form of torture these days?

Well, for me it would be watching any type of soap opera or watching anything the Kardashians are in........

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Well, for me it would be watching any type of soap opera or watching anything the Kardashians are in........

Lol......totally agree, not having your phone or electronic devices might be pretty bad, but you may have gotten me there.

 

[schumigirl]

All caught up! That was dangerous looking at all your yummy food photos!!!


You better not leave off the schmaltz! I love it. Very romantic, I think


This cracked me up!



Oh my goodness! Look at how young Kyle was! You look just the same though!



I don’t know how you can choose between the three you’ve narrowed it down to! I will say though that if you happen to be at Disney Springs on a very nice weather day, I highly recommend the Boathouse bar out on the dock at the water. Even if you eat lunch somewhere else it seems worth it to give that dock bar at Boathouse a shot for a drink - we love sitting out on the lake and they have some really good cocktails and a great white sangria. Their hamburger at the Boathouse is absolutely fabulous - or to use a Carole term - lush! I think they use top quality beef in the burger and the fries are good too. There’s a very good spicy shrimp appetizer too - I think it’s called firecracker shrimp.

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Burger always cooked exactly as we asked - perfect medium! Yum

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Refreshing white sangria.


You can’t go wrong at Homecoming or Morimoto either. Homecoming even has a house made hot sauce for your chicken! I love the fried green tomatoes there too.

Oh I love your pictures!!!!

Those chilli peppers look fabulous, never mind the shrimp...….and the burger looks so good!!!!

We really are torn with where to go and the hot sauce from Homecomin' is soooooo tempting.....although that's a good idea if we eat somewhere else then go and sit by the water and have a drink...….always a nice plan!!!!

Oh thank you for the compliment.....I`ll absolutely take it!!!! Yes, Kyle is so young looking there.....I look at him sometime and wonder where those years went......and since you insist on schmaltz......I`ll add in some schmaltz...….lol...….

Confession time......I`ve never tried a fried green tomato...…...

 

[schumigirl]

Yeah......laissez les bons temps rouler for sure Schumi. I’am here for your new trip report. In my favorite comfy chair with feet propped reading.

Wow all the food pictures look amazing. I’am sure you will find a good choice for lunch at Downtown Disney. Tinks pictures of Morimoto’s restaurant food looks good.

What great pics of your family.

Your countdown for your trip is getting closer....you and Tom will have to get your bead catching arms in shape to catch plenty of beads.

WELCOME...…..Lovely to see you Robo…….

Oh That's one thing for sure, we have plenty of choices for lunch, it`s been some time since we were there, so it`ll definitely be a change of scenery for us...…

Thank you......I do love those early pics!!!! Not long to go now.....we have beads and King Cake on our mind.....

Glad to have you along for this one too....enjoy that comfy chair......