Ooh, your choices at Jaleo all look yummy!
They were! I hope to try more of the menu on a future visit! They have a tasting menu too which could be interesting.
I find it funny that the HITS FW area is the 4th floor near the bridge. I don't know why but their advertising seems like it'd be on a higher floor.
I kinda agree there. I mean it isn't a bad view from there and it is blocked off so you have that area to yourselves. They really should have piped in the music though.
Nice to see a review of the Highway in the Sky, it looks like an awesome event!
It was! I'm glad I finally got to try it out. I wish there were more reviews out there about it!
Score on SDD and Aliens right at the start.
Agreed! That was some decent luck to be able to stay towards the front. My husband hates the mad rush so we usually end up passed.
Jaleo is getting some really good reviews, I hope to try it one of these trips!
It is a nice addition to Disney Springs! It has some nice vegetarian options as well for Andi!
Catching up! Apologies for random order, stream of consciousness comments.
Random order is better than no comments!
I can’t wait to try Jaleo. Everything looks and sounds so good, albeit $$$. They’re having a gin & tonic festival and I am all about that! Totally agree on # of great spots in Disney Springs now. Know a lot of people bash it as an outdoor shopping mall but I absolutely love it. I want to plan a weekend at Saratoga Springs where all
I do is pool, maybe spa, and Disney Springs.
It is expensive but I kinda went in there knowing that it would be. You can enjoy your gin & tonic festival
I'm so not a gin girl typically. We love Disney Springs! Yes, there is a mall feel to parts of it but at the same time, sometimes you just need the stuff they offer. I like being able to go Sephora or get other things that come up as needed.
Yes! She comes home the week of May 13th. She'll be a show quality Rhodesian Ridgeback from the same breeder Gantu is from. My Instagram is going to go even more to the dogs!
I am a yum yum sauce fanatic. So good. Pretty sure it’s mayo and ketchup and some spices. I never think about Teppan Edo ... May need to change that.
Yeah - pretty sure its heavy on the mayo and other stuff but its so good! Too many options around EPCOT that it does get ignored from us as well.
Highway in the Sky looks fun. What do you think about it as a solo? Was it awkward? I’m used to doing F&W events solo so I think I’d be ok with this. That trio looked great at the Poly but can totally hear the Top Chef judges in my head cautioning against doing something two or three ways.
It wasn't that awkward for the most part. The cheese course was probably the only time I was truly alone. If you are used to F&W events solo, this would be no big deal!
What do you think about the Mizner’s redo? I’m so sad I didn’t get to say goodbye. I was nervous that it would be overly themed and appealing to kids but concept art seems subtle on the Beauty and the Beast angle and still adult oriented. I’m all for expansion and a patio.
I am not happy. Mizner's was easily my favorite bar on property and such a staple in my life. I don't think Beauty & the Beast fits the Grand Floridian whatsoever. If it was an Alice in Wonderland themed bar, I may have been more receptive. I may or may not boycott it as I'm stubborn!
What a score on a last min studio at the Poly!!!
I was super happy about it even if they ended up screwing up my magic band!
I’ve never done the dining plan but agree it might be fun for a night or two.
Yeah - it was decent for the night, especially with using it for a signature dinner and a decent sized lunch.
Love Cali Grill but the service is super inconsistent. Your fish looked delicious!
Yeah - ever since the renovations, service is no longer as good as it used to be. Guess they know the view and the food will just keep people coming anyway.
Ok, guess that’s all. Love your reports!
Thanks for always reading along. One of these days, you'll hopefully finally be a part of them
The best kind of drink!!!
Exactly!
Oh this sounds great! Though I love me some gin. You can keep your bourbon!
You do love your gin. I love my bourbon. At least there are enough of both for us to be set!
Why do I have a feeling your weak is everyone else strong.
That probably is true although I bet my weak is similar to your weak. Lots of practice!
These look great, even if you had to wait for them.
Yeah! I really enjoyed watching him prep. I may have been the only person paying attention to all the detail involved!
Odd they serve this after dinner. With the meats seems more of an appetizer to me.
True..I didn't think about that. It was still enjoyable.
Weird they didn't pipe the music in. I can't imagine seeing one of these shows without the music (even if I make fun of it
)
Yeah - it didn't hold my attention well. At least I had booze.
I haven't seen much about the highway in the sky. Do they have alcohol at the end too? I'd need a lot more than 4 drinks to keep me going.
They had bailey's, amaretto, amarula and frangelico as an add on for your coffee or hot chocolate. It didn't seem you could get a glass of it on your own. I had two boozy hot chocolates as I didn't want caffeine at this point of the night.
HI Alyssa nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you too!
Drinking before noon = Disney perfection
It is! It wouldn't be the last drinking before noon of this trip!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it. We have a few Jaleos here and they are some of our favorite restaurants. Doubt we'll ever get to DS to do it but I'm hoping Disney gives it the love it deserves.
Well - here they serve the croquettes on a pillow instead of the shoes he serves it up there on! I don't blame you for wanting to give up other dining places for a place you can get at home. It is why we don't go to Shula's since we moved to Naples.