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    What Does a Disney Point Cost?

    This was a fun discussion. Right after we bought in we set up a spreadsheet to keep track of all of our vacations to figure out when we’d break even. Half the fun for me is pricing out how much the room we are staying in would have cost if we were paying cash (factoring in any discounts that...
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    Babysitters at Disney World?!?

    It should be fine. Go and enjoy some adult time for a bit. We don’t get out much without our children (only a few times a year), but a nice dinner at Disney just the two of us is something we like to do. Remember that you are spending every hour for the rest of the trip with them. Even with the...
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    Totally surprised...Disney closing kids' clubs

    Man! We were so excited about trying out the kids clubs this October because both of our kids will finally meet the age (and potty trained) requirements. We’ve been using Kids Nite Out for the last several years and while they are great, I was excited about the characters and other fun...
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    Babysitters at Disney World?!?

    Hi! I’ve used Kids Nite Out several times and they’ve always been great. Each sitter has always been very nice and put my nerves at ease. The sitter usually brings age appropriate books and/or toys to occupy the kiddos before it’s time to go to sleep. All of our sitters (we’ve probably used them...
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    V & A Observations

    I always wear an open toe strappy high heel to V&A’s. I think the sandal they don’t want you to wear is more for sandals like the first one pictured earlier in AngiTN’s post...Cute sandals you might wear with a beach dress. High heeled “sandals” are probably fine. I’ve received compliments on...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    I'm flattered, thanks!! I always read every V&A review I can find because I love re-living everyone's experiences there. It's always so fun. This menu was really delicious. Then again, I like most of the menus. :cool2: I'm glad that you get my potato regret. :rotfl:
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    You are very welcome! I'm very excited for you! I love the Queen Victoria Room. Way to jump on that reservation, nice! Yeah, the price is daunting, but the food, service, and atmosphere are all amazing. Have a wonderful dinner!
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    Thanks for sticking with us! I really didn't expect this report to drag out so long. Next time we do a report I'm going to wait until it's all written in Word before posting on the Disboards. :blush: It doesn't help that the further I get from a trip, the less I want to be on the Disboards...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    We enjoyed Sulawesi Island Coffee by Joffrey’s and Friandises. The coffee gets started: regular and decaf. Double burners! See DH's story. This is mid perk when the water has all gone to the top and just before the heat is removed for the now coffee to return to the pot for pouring...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    The first dessert was a Spiced Caramel Apple Mousse. The first desserts of the 10 course meals are usually fruity and somewhat light. Sort of. They tend to be my least favorite of the two desserts, though sometimes they are really awesome. This one was very nice but if it’s not apple pie I’m...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    A selection of cheeses from the market were presented with Vinos Viejos de Hidalgo, Pedro Ximenez Jerez 30 Years Old. The cheese cart. Cheese plating. This is the first time I’ve received a V&A menu without the cheeses listed on the menu. I was really relying on that in order to share...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    The main course: Australian Kobe-Style Beef with Roasted Garlic Potatoes paired with Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley. The main course presented under a dome! Wine hiding in the background. As I said earlier, if you haven’t tried the upgrade Japanese beef and it’s...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    I think it was after the duck that they brought out the third bread: a whole wheat with a thick crust and seeds cooked in. This is a hearty bread that can stand up to any meat, wine, or sauce. It has a nice toasty nutty flavor to it. The butter that comes with the bread is a little butter...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    The next course was the interactive course: Smoked Rohan Duck with Fuji Apples and Celery Root paired with Dierberg Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley 2012. Another lovely red. Obviously all course are interactive, but this one especially so. It was served under a glass dome filled with...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    Our servers brought out Marcho Farms Veal “En Croute” paired with Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Rhone 2013. Here is the glass of wine, a lovely red. I will add that the menu shows this and another dish, Tagliatelle Pasta with Winter Black Truffles paired with the same...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    Thanks! We are finally getting around to posting the rest. You should still give it a shot sometime. I'm not a big fan of seafood in general, so yes, it does say something that I really enjoy their seafood fare. However, pretty much everything they make is amazing. You would most likely have...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    The next bread came out: brioche. But not just any brioche, my favorite brioche. Truffle brioche with truffle butter! We always hope that we are visiting during truffle brioche season. We thought we may have missed it this year, but alas we did not. This is not something you use to soak up...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    This next plate was probably the most interesting as far as presentation: New Zealand Langoustine with Nage Crema paired with Maison Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet Vielles Vignes, Bourgogne 2013. Somehow I missed taking a picture of the wine with this course, but here is the...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    Next up was Alaskan Sablefish with Baby Bok Choy and Coconut Curry Broth paired with Dr. Loosen “Urziger Wurzgarten” Riesling Trocken, Mosel 2013. This is our third wine of the evening. The full plate shot of the sable fish. There was a lot going on in this dish, as with most dishes...
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    VDay Trip Dining Report highlights: Tea, Brunch with a Twist, V&A's UPDATE 5/13 Finished V&A's

    The first official course was Loch Duart Salmon with Cucumber and Dill paired with Lail Vineyards Blueprint Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 2014. The wine. Apologies for the lack of discussion about the wine pairing as it paired with each course. We did not take notes and frankly 10 courses is a...
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