Just the two of us...no dining plan, no discounts, no allergies...lots of pics! COMPLETE

[nco91590]

LOVED Abracadabar! Had the kiddos in tow but popped in there while we were waiting for our dinner at Trattoria al Forno. What a beautiful place!

I love all your food pics!

 

[tweetylori]

LOVED Abracadabar! Had the kiddos in tow but popped in there while we were waiting for our dinner at Trattoria al Forno. What a beautiful place!

I love all your food pics!

I agree, very beautiful. I just wish they had some roaming magicians to make the theme more fun. Still have to try Trattoria al Forno. Thanks!

 

[Niki Andiokno]

Although my husband really liked the Ale & Compass pot pie, we both agree you did much better going to Bluezoo! It is our favorite restaurant at Disney! Great to know they have a happy hour there! I need to check it out. The smokey sangria is just ok for me, as it tastes really smokey. I prefer just a glass of wine there. A CM friend of mine really likes it though. If you like really smokey, get it next trip. I plan to schedule a happy hour trip there next time.

 

[tweetylori]

Although my husband really liked the Ale & Compass pot pie, we both agree you did much better going to Bluezoo! It is our favorite restaurant at Disney! Great to know they have a happy hour there! I need to check it out. The smokey sangria is just ok for me, as it tastes really smokey. I prefer just a glass of wine there. A CM friend of mine really likes it though. If you like really smokey, get it next trip. I plan to schedule a happy hour trip there next time.

Well that's good to know because I was really disappointed about missing the seafood pot pie. We did love our Bluezoo Happy Hour though. And I do love smokey, but I don't love sweet. Is the sangria a really sweet version?

 

[Niki Andiokno]

Well that's good to know because I was really disappointed about missing the seafood pot pie. We did love our Bluezoo Happy Hour though. And I do love smokey, but I don't love sweet. Is the sangria a really sweet version?

It is not sweet. If you like smokey you will like it.

 

[tweetylori]

It is not sweet. If you like smokey you will like it.

I would have seriously loved that. Smokey wine that's not sweet? That's a must for a return trip for me. Thanks for letting me know!

 

[tweetylori]

So we left Maria & Enzo's and Husband insisted that we couldn't leave without experiencing Wine Bar George, and I wasn't about to argue with that! Especially since I had only had unsweetened iced tea at lunch. Needed something to counter-act all that caffeine. There were certainly plenty of bar seats available, so we plopped down and proceeded to have a delightful time.

 

[tweetylori]

Everything is spotless, inviting and the wine menu is full of so many great-sounding options that it's hard to decide. Our Bartender said George personally selected every one of those 135 wines. There is literally something for everyone in every price range. Husband tried a Malbec on tap, while I went for a $10 California Cabernet. Both of us were very happy with our selections. (I tasted his and mine was much better for a dollar less. )

 

[tweetylori]

Note also that these are 6 oz pours. They are not chintzy here. Totally worth it. Would have loved to have hung out more but we still wanted to hit up the big Disney store one last time, then needed to catch the bus back to All-Stars-Music to catch our Magical Express Bus.

We took a couple dragon shots to text the Grandkids:

 

[tweetylori]

Let me just say that this was Saturday January 25 early afternoon. Who would have expected Disney Springs to be PACKED? They might not have been in Maria & Enzo's or Wine Bar George, but they were darn sure at the Disney store. It was hard to maneuver around and even harder to check out!

 

[tweetylori]

Honestly as crazy as the crowds were this particular week, I can't begin to imagine what the holidays had been like. We made it through the line, worked our way to the bus, waited awhile for it, then took the 20 minute ride back where we had a few minutes to kill before our Magical Express bus. By the way, how awesome IS that service? To be able to drop our bags at the front of the hotel in the morning and not worry about them until we got back to Raleigh? Certainly great as long as everything goes smoothly!

What to do for 25 minutes before one's bus to the airport? Why not try the Singing Spirits bar that we had never utilized the whole time we were there for a last Disney drink?

It was very sunny out! (of course it was, because we were leaving ) We ordered outside. Plastic glass of $9 chardonnay for me, and a never-mind-how-much-it's the last one at Disney-bourbon for Husband.

 

[tweetylori]

Singing Spirits is connected to Intermission Food Court. You can access it from outside the hotel or inside the food court. We decided to take our drinks into the almost-empty food court for a sit-down. The only time we had lingered longer than to buy a couple bottled drinks at Intermission all week. It was in between meal times so the place was nicely almost empty.

 

[tweetylori]

Ready to go home, Husband?

 

[tweetylori]

Well too bad, because it's Magical Express time! Coming up...DO this at MCO, but DON'T do this!

 

[hereforthechurros]

Ready to go home, Husband?

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I’m no expert but this looks like a no face.

thanks for the reviews!

 

[tweetylori]

I’m no expert but this looks like a no face.

thanks for the reviews!

Haha, I think you ARE an expert!

 

[cyndylou]

Thanks for the very enjoyable reviews. Glad you got to celebrate your birthday at WDW.

 

[kastoney]

So sad your report is over but glad you went out on high notes. We love BlueZoo too and you really can't beat that happy hour. A rarity in Disneyworld.

Sorry to hear that Maria and Enzos may have gotten a little to fancy on the description for what was spaghetti and meatballs but glad it was good. As another fellow Italian strangely that is what I have cooking up for dinner tonight

Thanks again for sharing with us and most important Happy Birthday! You did 60 proud!

 

[tweetylori]

Thanks for the very enjoyable reviews. Glad you got to celebrate your birthday at WDW.

Thank you, I am glad I got to celebrate my birthday there also.

 

[tweetylori]

So sad your report is over but glad you went out on high notes. We love BlueZoo too and you really can't beat that happy hour. A rarity in Disneyworld.

Sorry to hear that Maria and Enzos may have gotten a little to fancy on the description for what was spaghetti and meatballs but glad it was good. As another fellow Italian strangely that is what I have cooking up for dinner tonight

Thanks again for sharing with us and most important Happy Birthday! You did 60 proud!

Mmmmm I bet you make good spaghetti and meatballs! Thank you for your nice comments and for coming on the journey with me. I do have more to report, but the Disney part of it is over.