Geekin’ On WDW 102: We Review 6 Trips From 2015 With Allison and Bill Including DVC, AKV and Lots of Food Talk

In episode 102, we talk to Allison and Bill from Alabama about the six trips they took during 2015 including DVC, AKV and lots of food talk.

Momma Says

Momma saved us another $50 per airline ticket for ride home from March trip.
Trying to decide dinner for our last day in EPCOT
Community Shout Out
Pooh To Tigger Two kicked off
Susan Jones just got back; Got stomach bug when she got home.
Favorites:
Boma
Kenyan Coffee Tarts
Cassava Cake
Kona – The Samoan (Hash)
Macadamia Pineapple Pancakes
Perfect timing for California Grill for Illuminations, Wishes and Electrical Water Pageant
Blood Orange Mules – Moscow Mule
Liberty Tree Tavern different menu from turkey
Aztec Burger at Pepper Market/Coronado Springs
Complete trip report for March 8-9, 2015 from notes made on phone. Couple only stay at AKL-Jambo House.
Friday

Pre- Sanaa chat w/ Vincent from Namibia. Sanaa- bread service w/ all 9 sauces. Red sangria, red wine flight (Johannesburg) appetizer sampler- lamb slider, samosas, ch tikki- chickpea patties w/tomato chutney

Fav sauces-B-red chili sambal and tamarind chutney, A-pickled garlic and coconut chutney
Walked to Kidani Pool area-got squirted by a flower, but saw some different animals at that viewing area
Drinks by the pool-piña colava (raspberry swirled piña colada), big island iced tea (Long Island iced tea)
Victoria falls lounge- Victoria falls mist, smoked turkey-mmmm cherries
Boma dinner buffet- fufu (sweet/white potato mash) w/lentil soup, coconut seafood stew, sambal chicken corn chowder, pap w/lamb curry, pork shoulder, beef strip loin, Boma mustard slathered on everything. Masai Mara (African pesto). Salmon crusted w/tapanade good w/rice pilaf or couscous w/dried fruit. Watermelon rind pickles-very gingery. Slaw, salads weren’t anything special. Desserts- zebra dome,eh. Kenyan coffee tarts-yes. Guava pudding-good, sweet/sour, cassava cake-not too sweet but good. Hector talked about the different areas of Florida and gave us the recipe for Carrot Ginger Soup bc it was not on the buffet that day.
After some reflection we are glad we have done Boma, but will go back to Sanaa for sure. $37.99 each for buffet but total bill for lunch $70 with tip.
Saturday

Breakfast at Kona- macadamia pineapple pancakes, the Samoan, berry smoothie, lilikoi juice.

Bought AP, then toured MK. ETB, PotC, Tom Sawyer Island, BTMRR, SorMK, lunch at CHH-lighthouse sand, fried shrimp w/broccoli. HM
Epcot to meet Lindsay Stone- Pic w/ Pluto, Spaceship Earth, pics w/ Lindsay, Mickey Bar/Sandwich
Hot tub @AKL, Disney transportation to MK, got to Contemporary early, got Blood Orange Mules, tried to call daughter, called for table quickly. Monterey room- could see illuminations, electrical water pageant from table
Beet & Citrus salad, Spicy Kazan Roll, Tried some wines, Cline Cashmere-yes, Malbec a nogo, blended something was good, Pork 2 ways(tenderloins medallions w/goat cheese polenta, pork belly w/Apple) filet of beef w/tomato risotto, creme brûlée, chocolate pudding cake, wishes from balcony
MK- celebrate the magic from new hub, TTA, buzz lightyear, secret walkway behind SM, dumbo, big top snacks, carousel, Peter Pan w/new queue, 7DMT, SM out of order, home by 3amDST
Sunday

AK- Everest twice, single rider, picked up WE booklet

DHS- FP+-TT, RCC, lunch at HBD patio- Cobb salads, Wagyu burger (w/avocado, pastrami, fried egg), grapefruit cake, star tours Fp+, muppets 3d, headed home
May 22-30, 2015

Coronado Springs

24 HR day-Dole whip float
dole whip w/rum
Everything not MK was new to Emma- she loves roller coasters

Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern, Pepper Market several times, Le Cellier, Ragland Road, go fig salad. Trail’s End

Bought DVC-50 points at Poly- booked trip for September at AKV with bonus points

August 15-16, 2015
Anniversary Weekend last minute plan

Rained whole time at AK- blocked from Kali for lightening, tried to ride Primevil Whirl before it closed for refurb. Went back to Coronado Springs got dry clothes on and ate at Pepper Market then to MK until close

DHS in morning then lunch at Les Chefs du France
Emma was now tall enough for everything- RCC her favorite now.
September 6-11, 2015
Labor Day week
First DVC stay at AKV-Kidani
KidCot marathon, Sanaa bread service take-out, Tokyo Dining(new fav), 50s PrimeTime, ViaNapoli
chararcter meals- Crystal Palace, Tusker House

December 12-13, 2015

Wilderness Lodge
Osbourne Lights, Nine Dragons, Illuminations w/Holiday tag, MK for Jingle Cruise, Dole Whip, and Frozen Christmas Castle
Tried grapefruit beer-new favorite

Primevil Whirl first time

December 28, 2015
AK Bill and Emma

Met Flick, Chip n Dale, Baloo and King Louis

Rainforest Cafe
EE after dark
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  • March 20th meetup in Mexican Pavilion for 11am
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