I've been driving myself crazy trying to figure out how to write this part of my review. Lets just call it "the good, the bad, and the ugly....and the kids meals"
So we went over to Universal Orlando for one night. We got a great rate for one night at Royal Pacific, so we booked that for the express pass access over 2 days. I have a UO annual pass, and we got my husband a free ticket with AirMiles. I WISH I could show you lots of great food from there. But. Ugh. Ok we had one good day, had a good lunch at the Three Broomsticks and a fun dinner at Antojitos and then around 1am I had the most ungodly case of food poisoning. I was so sick - it took almost 3 days for me to be back to normal.
I guarantee it was the chicken and salad I got at Three Broomsticks. It was bad enough I almost went to the hospital on day 2. I can't even look at photos of the food from Universal without feeling flashbacky - so you'll have to do without. Sorry guys!
I went back to Old Key West and my husband stayed at Universal (he's not a jerk, I just insisted he stay there so I could go back to the room and barf in peace). He had a fun day, I didn't ask about the food lol.
So back to Disney Dining Programming!
The day after, I was still feeling a little worse for wear, so I went easy on the meals. We were in Animal Kingdom for lunch, and went to Harambe Market because I knew they'd have grilled chicken (smoked chicken with BBQ sauce, or pizza, were not on my list of things to attempt).
He got:
Beef and Lamb Gyro
Thin-sliced Gyro Meats served open-faced on Naan topped with Cucumber and Tomato Salad and Tzatziki Sauce and served with African Coleslaw
$11.29
I was surprised, not only that he ordered this but also that he liked it. I was super jealous of it because it smelled amazing, but even just thinking about attempting a bite made me nauseated again. So I stuck with my:
Chicken Bowl
Grilled Chicken and White Rice served with choice of Apple Slices or Carrot Sticks with choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI® Water
$7.39
This is why I love Disney. I can get a kids meal and nobody makes me feel badly for it. There's no way I could have had an adult meal, this was my first food in two days, and wanted something bland. Chicken and rice is bland. It was actually really good, and super easy on my stomach. I was glad I did this and honestly would probably order it again as a snack - it may be because I was starved but it was delicious!
For dinner, tragically we went to my fave, Sanaa. I say "tragically" because I was not in my regular Sanaa-Ship-Shape where I can obliterate a three course meal there. It is my absolute fave place on property, hands down. I was determined not to cancel it though, and planned on using my Kids Meal trick again.
He had soup to start. No idea why, but he claims it was the best tomato soup he's ever had. It was a tomato soup with Paneer cheese in it
We also split the:
Indian-style Bread Service
Choice of Five Breads and with all Nine Accompaniments - Traditional Naan, Garlic-Ginger Naan, Spiced Naan, Onion Kulcha, or Paneer Paratha. Accompaniments - Cucumber Raita, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Mango Chutney, Tomato-Date Jam, Tamarind Chutney, Coriander Chutney, Garlic Pickle, Red Chile Sambal, or Spicy Jalapeño-Lime Pickle
$18.00
I made a valiant attempt at this - he did most of the damage though. I love this appetizer so much, and even if you're not into "different" food, this is a good way to dip your toes into a lot of different flavours.
For our mains, we actually both got kids meals. The butter chicken is a 3oz portion with rice and steamed veg.
Butter Chicken
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
$11.00
It was not as much as I WANTED to eat, but it was truly all I could manage still. I was glad to be able to get a delicious meal, but not be wasteful and leave a plate full of uneaten food.
He got some dessert, which is not normal for him at all. Two little pyramids of gelato type icecream
If you're on the fence about Sanaa - PLEASE try it....or don't, one less person for me to have to complete for a reservation against
Total saved at Sanaa and for the day using TIW : $13.46