herb102211
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 4, 2011
Hello Everyone!!
Welcome to my new trip report, Wining and Dining around the World!
For those of you that don't know me, my name is Melissa, 27 , accountant by day, and obsessed with all things Disney. No really, its pretty much all that I talk about Ive been to WDW 17 times and have cruised with DCL twice on the Wonder and the Dream. I (and DH) have been annual passholders for the past 3 years so we've been to WDW quite a bit the past few years (but who's complaining, right?!?)
DH (Chris) is my travel partner in crime! He is 28 and an IT analyst. Hes not as obsessed with WDW as I am but he LOVES DCL and still raves about both of our cruises. He will be the first to admit though, that some of the best meals hes ever had have been at WDW.
Just a few faves-
Me~
Park: Epcot
Resort: The Beach Club
Attraction: Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain,
Show: Beauty and the Beast, Illuminations
Table-Service Restaurants: Crystal Palace, LeCellier, Sci Fi Diner and Via Napoli
Counter-Service Restaurants: Captain Cooks, Pecos Bill
Movies: The Little Mermaid, Beauty & The Beast, The Lion King, Toy Story, Aladdin
Characters: The Beast, Buzz, Cheshire Cat, Sebastian, Genie, Winnie the Pooh
DH
Park: Epcot
Resort: The Beach Club or Boardwalk
Attraction: Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror
Show: Illuminations
Table-Service Restaurant: Via Napoli, LeCellier, 50s Prime Time Cafe
Counter-Service Restaurant: Pecos Bill, Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Movie: Toy Story
Character: Lotso
Park: Epcot
Resort: The Beach Club or Boardwalk
Attraction: Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror
Show: Illuminations
Table-Service Restaurant: Via Napoli, LeCellier, 50s Prime Time Cafe
Counter-Service Restaurant: Pecos Bill, Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Movie: Toy Story
Character: Lotso
So now that you know a little about us, lets get on with the show!!
How this Trip Came About:
DH and I had gone back and forth about when we should take our fall trip to WDW. We had originally planned on going at the beginning of November, to catch the tail end of the Food & Wine Festival, and the start of Christmas season there. We went last year at that time and had an amazing trip! But, it seems like everyone else had the same idea as all of the DVC resorts were booked. Bummer! So we thought about paying OOP and staying at one of the Epcot Resorts (Were not a huge fan of having to take the buses everywhere and I love the Epcot area resorts, so we usually stay at BCV or BWV since we spend a majority of our time at Epcot and HS.) Whats better than being able to walk to the parks!! In any event, the Epcot resorts were sold out as well that weekend. We seem to be striking out here!
So when the details were released for the Food & Wine Festival events, we decided on going in October. It broke my heart that we wouldn't be going to the Osborne Lights at HS this year (my favorite event at WDW, other than the F&WF) but we would get to attend MNSSHP, which is a close second. The DVC resorts were once again sold out (as were going over Columbus Day weekend), but we got a great rate at the Yacht Club with the Fall Discounts that were released. The Yacht Club is the only Epcot area resort that we haven't stayed at and I can't wait to stay there! Its so gorgeous and convenient to Epcot (especially when the F&WF is going on and we plan on spending a majority of our time there; as you will soon see.) I can't wait!!
Trip Details:
When: Thursday, October 10th, 2013 through Sunday, October 13th, 2013
Where: Yacht Club!!
Why: Well be celebrating our 2nd anniversary (a week early), going to the F&WF and MNSSHP!!
The Itinerary:
Thursday, October 10th
I finally booked our flights yesterday and got a great deal on Jetblue (definitely my favorite airline to fly!). We should arrive @ MCO around 11am.
Drop our luggage off at the Yacht Club (it'd be great if our room was ready by then too, but I'm not banking on it)
Head to the F&WF for lunch at the booths
Back to the Yacht Club to get ready for MNSSHP
ADR @ The Plaza @ 5:30pm
MK for MNSSHP
Friday, October 11th
ADR @ Cape May Café @ 10am
Epcot all day for the F&WF
Wine Demo (Dreaming Tree) @12pm
Eat to the Beat Concert @5:30pm
QS @ Pecos Bills (unless I can get a ressie at BOG)
MNSSHP (yes, again! I love the Halloween party!)
Saturday, October 12th
ADR @ Chef Mickey's @ 8:35am
Wine Demo ( Silver Oak & Twomey Vineyards) @ 12pm
Stormalong Bay in the afternoon
Hollywood Studios for a few hours at night
ADR @ Via Napoli @ 8:30pm
Sunday, October 13th
Check out of the Yacht Club
Sweet Sundays with Buddy Valastro @ the F&WF (Providing I can get through the F&WF line next week when booking opens up)
Hang out in Epcot for the afternoon
Our flight home is at 5:20pm, so DME will probably pick us up around 2:30pm
Besides attending MNSSHP, were also hoping to check out some of the culinary demonstrations and mixology seminars at the F&WF once those schedules are released. Were also planning on going to the Sweet Sundays event with Buddy Valastro (we went to his Kitchen Memories event last year and had a great time!)
We decided not to get the Dining Plan for this trip as last year we ate so much from the booths at the F&WF that we weren't really hungry for big meals. Plus, I wanted a trip where we were more free to come and go and not governed by ADR times. We always try and eat at one new restaurant each trip and that list keeps getting shorter and shorter (yay!) In any event, the Plaza will be our new restaurant for this trip. Nothing too fancy, but its the only TS restaurant in MK (other than BOG) that we've never been to, so I thought wed check it out.
I cant believe that we leave in 2 months!! We've got a jam packed, fun filled trip ahead of us, and I hope you join along!