Love your ice cream posts. Will definitely have to check out when we are at SSR in November.
It's a quick trip over there from SSR. And you can burn off the calories on the walk back. Well, a few of them anyway.
Is there anything at Ghirardelli on the snack credit?
I saw something on here that says anything under $5 is a snack credit. That takes all of the sundaes out of the running but I think a small cone might count as a snack.
Sorry your AK morning wasn't a success. I have to say, in spite of the park's relatively weak attraction lineup, it still grows on me every time I visit. The quick service and snack options easily beat MK and DHS, Expedition Everest is a decent ride even without a functional yeti, and (of course) the theming in Africa and Asia is incredible.
I'm excited to see how Rivers of Light and Pandora change the park - hopefully AK will handle the crowds and live up to its potential.
The Cookie Bits Sundae looks really good. Since I won't be able to visit L'Artisan des Glaces without a valid WDW ticket, maybe Ghirardelli will serve as a replacement on my next Orlando trip.
Actually, I may already have a replacement - Florean Fortescue's at Diagon Alley!
I am the opposite with AK. I used to love it and now it's wearing thin for me. I know Disney doesn't want you to think of it as a zoo, but to me it should be way better than a zoo and outside of Everest and Dinosaur, it's just not. Last year I went to Philadelphia Zoo for the first time in many years and I was so impressed! If you put those two rides in there I would be there once a month. It was so cool to stand mere feet away from a cougar and not search for one hidden in the brush back by a fence while riding in a bumpy vehicle. I think having such an overwhelmingly positive zoo experience, coupled with a total lack of seeing animals this trip really kind of put a damper on AK for me. I still like it, but it's becoming a half day park for me without feeling a desire to return a second day during the trip. I do agree however that the theming cannot be beat and the snack options have considerably improved. I wish they would get a must-do table service option together. I'm dubious about Avatarland, but I'll keep an open mind. I am looking forward to the new nighttime show, so maybe positive change is coming to draw me back in.
I am 100% trying L'Artisan des Glaces this trip! For you, I think Ghirardelli will stand in nicely until you decide to return to WDW again. I seriously need to try butterbeer ice cream! I loved the actual butterbeer there, so butterbeer ice cream will probably suit my tastes as well.
Man, you keep making trails end sound better and better. Seriously giving it for consideration for September as that eggs Benedict looked awesome. Especially since we don't typically make ADRs so good to know it's not to busy.
Sorry AK was a bust but at least you got a Mickey pretzel out of it. We had issues with the safari FP line being long too in January, can't believe they haven't fixed that yet.
And ice cream for dinner; ) love the way you roll.
I feel like I am seriously drumming up business for Trail's End.
It's definitely a great one to use as a filler since it never seems that busy.
You really can't beat a Mickey pretzel! That line is insane! It was bad on our trip last October too and it kept us from riding it one day. This time it was even worse! I couldn't believe how ridiculous it was. FP+ is great for the most part, but I can't stand how long it takes for people to scan their bands. When we used it on our other AK day this trip the line was still pretty long and they were constantly shouting out to only have one member of your party scan their bands. And of course, every single group that walks up stands there trying to scan everyone's band, even though I've heard the CM say at least 50 times not to do that. It's frustrating. Even Rob did it after I told him I would scan for us. Nobody listens! Even my husband!
Keep up the posts. I'm really enjoying them.
Thanks so much! More updates today hopefully!
I love the fish & chips too , so yummy and I don't fish ... Yep no fish but I'll eat the fish and chips in Epcot (( weird )) In the car now using my husbands hot spot for my iPad ... headed to
Disneyland and my twin grandsons. The boys would love to go to Ghiradellis at California adventure. I'm trying to knock off 20 lbs before our WDW trip so no ice cream for me this time ( well my a taste lol )
As always love reading along and added back trails end for breakfast one morning after reading your review. That's one problem and plus with online dining reservations since you can make changes ... Yet I seem to be changing things all the time. When we used to have to call I made my reservations and rarely made changes (( so many options and easy now to switcharoo))
That's too funny that you'll do the fish and chips there. It is especially yummy and not terribly fishy tasting. Yay for Disneyland! How fun! It's hard to resist Ghirardelli. Especially once you get in there and smell the waffle cones. It's intoxicating.
I am the same way with constantly switching reservations. It's terrible. Online makes it too easy to constantly mess with. I do the same thing with DVC. Now that I can book online I'm always toying with my hotels too. I'm too indecisive to be allowed to change my mind so often.
At least the $10 ADR cancellation charge keeps me from messing with them once I'm there.
Your Choc- Chip Ice cream Sundae-
OMG! Foodgasim. I will need to add this to the to do list asap.
That sundae was insanity! I highly recommend splitting that one. It was so over the top!
Oh wow, I really want ice cream right now
Yummy!
I think we're going to make this next trip all about the ice cream. I want to try it all!
Reading a review on ice cream at 7 am in the morning isn't a good idea. It's going to be a long day!!!!!
Just writing these posts always make me hungry. It's dangerous to look at these food pictures for hours!
Thanks for posting where to get the cronut! I asked 3 people in WS our last trip and no one could tell me.
Love your reviews of Trail's End breakfast. It is a hidden gem for sure.
Too bad you couldn't find the cronut last time! At least you know for next time.
We are seriously obsessed with TE. It's our new favorite spot.
