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