Hmmmm,....How about planning another Disney Vacay!!!--->
I almost always have gotten the filet - definitely always beef. Then it's the decisions to stick with the Gouda Mac n cheese or switch to Au gratin potatoes. Decisions, decisions. Getting a seat cushion and being able to walk up to Fantasmic 30 minutes or less before hand and still get a good viewing spot while sitting down? Now that's priceless for me. 
Yay! So nice to see you again! It has been a long time.... I’ve thought about you from time to time and have wondered what you were up to. So glad you checked in. Come back and visit often. Once you get your trip planned, let sleepy know and he’ll add the dates to the first page. Groupie meets are always fun.Good afternoon from snowy Richmond, VA! Yep, after a 6 year hiatus on the thread (where has the time gone!), we weren't even sure if it was still around - and Yea! you all are! It's nice to see some of the "old timers" are still here and (obviously) tons of new. Job changes/retirement (and then unretirement), family etc have kept us away for a long time. We have not been to the World in two years but have started our planning for November/December.I must say - it's nice to read and "see" everyone again!
Good afternoon from snowy Richmond, VA! Yep, after a 6 year hiatus on the thread (where has the time gone!), we weren't even sure if it was still around - and Yea! you all are! It's nice to see some of the "old timers" are still here and (obviously) tons of new. Job changes/retirement (and then unretirement), family etc have kept us away for a long time. We have not been to the World in two years but have started our planning for November/December.
Yep, it's funny that way!
Perhaps expectations have something to do with it as well. For example - I know that Blue Bayou will be a wait once you check in so I arrive looking to grab a seat on a settee. Often it's nice to just cool off and relax a bit before being seated. They have packed the tables in without a doubt and I think everyone asks for the water. My first experience there they were walking me towards the water side table I had requested. As I watched a couple got up from their table and moved over to where we were headed. I was asked to wait and the person seating me went over to ask if that was their table and they just said they preferred to sit there. So I waited while they figured out what to do with me and guess what - back by the kitchen I went. I think they broke me in on that one but the waiter was attentive.
Funny, and I don't know why, but I never was looking for Cajun or Creole there. That's for the Jazz Kitchen!
Jazz Kitchen is good but it may be awhile until I brave going back again. In November we had a table where I was in the stage spotlight and the band and singer should have just dined off my plate.
Things change too with the restaurants but I'm still not sold back on Wine Country. I did notice that you are now highly recommending AP again for example after being down on it for awhile. Consistency would be soooo nice at these places.
But I know that I love the place, and odds aren’t that great to get seated that close. I’m sure I will go back.
Yeah, I don't know why one would expect Cajun/Creole there given the Disney website description says "Cajun/Creole."
We might give it another go in June, but we're more likely to try out a couple of places in the Downtown Disney district, instead.
We all have different tastes for sure, and I take a lot of what is said with a grain of salt where opinions are concerned on reviews, etc. When I ask you folks for thoughts, I trust what you say, because I know you well enough to know you won't steer me wrong!Jazz Kitchen is good but it may be awhile until I brave going back again. In November we had a table where I was in the stage spotlight and the band and singer should have just dined off my plate.
Yes we do!!HappyDinks - Great to have you back! Old Timers . . . Old Timers . . . . hey, we resemble that comment!
Good thing we have young'uns like Luv and me to balance things. . .HappyDinks - Great to have you back! Old Timers . . . Old Timers . . . . hey, we resemble that comment!
Age is only in the heart
My brother one time(who doesn't understand me and my youthful attitude about life)told me at work as I was listening to Disney music and probably acting a fool, "why don't you grow up". Well I consider myself a responsible adult, I have provided for my family, work 6 days a week, run my own business, etc. etc. So I replied to him, "I don't want to, I heard its no fun"
My brother one time(who doesn't understand me and my youthful attitude about life)told me at work as I was listening to Disney music and probably acting a fool, "why don't you grow up". Well I consider myself a responsible adult, I have provided for my family, work 6 days a week, run my own business, etc. etc. So I replied to him, "I don't want to, I heard its no fun"
And back. . .
We're always happy to see new Groupies here, and in case you haven't read all the previous 600+ pages, all it takes to be a Groupie is a love of the Lodge. While we do keep track of our sister resort--Copper Creek--they have their own friendly thread with more detailed information run by the wonderful @mrsap. And, welcome back after a long respite, HappyDinks--as noted, once a Groupie, always a Groupie!
Looks like you inherited the "fun gene" in the family traits. Good for you!! It is strange how different siblings can be in so many things!
