Although it was chilly it was a bright, sunny day. We decided that we would walk on over to the Grand Floridian so that DH could get some shots of the Grand 1 in the daylight and so that we could visit the Wedding Pavilion one last time. There was a lovely path that we walked along to get there.
Until of course we realized that the path ends. It goes and goes and then just ends. We had wanted to head to Downtown Disney from the resort so we realized we had to come up with another plan.
We decided to walk back to the Magic Kingdom, take the monorail to the Contemporary and hop a bus to Downtown Disney. So after an unplanned detour we were on our way to Downtown Disney to do some shopping and use up the last of our snack credits at Goofys Candy Co.
And while we were on the bus, we realized. (Gasp) we had Stowaways!
(What!?! You havent read Fairy Tale Brides trippie? Click here)
We were really excited to bring them to meet Chip and Dale at the Garden Grill that night.
When we arrived at Downtown Disney we started to wander around. We looked at Arribas, and considered buying something but in the end we were already happy with the wine glasses that had come in the gift package our friends had delivered on our wedding night and the champagne gifts from Cindy.
We headed to the main store there and looked for a shirt that DH could wear again. But after half a hour we realized that such a shirt did not exist. But what we did find was the Disney Cookbook. DH looked excited. We flipped through it and realized the receipe for the sautéed shrimp we had at Citricos was in there. We were sold.
By then we had just enough time to head to Goofys Candy Co. and take the boat back to the resort to add a couple layers and head over to Epcot. I decided to make my own marshmallows to use up a snack.
Oh boy. Was that a mistake! What a monstrosity. I chose to dip it in milk chocolate, pecans and to have caramel drizzle. They come 3 to a Mickey straw. I managed to eat one of them before I was overcome with disgust. It was just too, too, too much sugar. Huh. Who would have thunk it. You can have too much of a good thing.
It was another chilly night so when we got back to POFQ I added a long sleeved t-shirt under my polo and grabbed my hoodie.
The plan was to try and ride The Land ride before our reservation. We were really excited for the Garden Grill. We had gone there as our last meal the last time we were at Disney and had great service and great character interaction. And I had really liked the flank steak. DH and I agreed it was a must repeat. And now that we had the boys along! Whoo hoo!
Unfortunately The Land was down again, So I guess well just have to go back to Disney again soon to do it. We wandered through Innoventions but were kind of bored and left in favour of Mousegears.
Eventually we just headed over to the Garden Grill early and waited.
When we were seated we had the chance opportunity to sit next to more Canadians and they actually lived about half an hour from us. They had both run the marathon and were super friendly. He gave us some advice: (1) Dont go to bed angry and (2) Dont cook bacon naked. Great advice on both counts.
We enjoyed the character interaction, and the company, but the service was decidedly lacking and the food was not as good as the last time. The highlight was when Chip and Dale accidentally bumped into each other at our table (generally theyre spaced out) and we got a picture of all 6 of us.
When dinner finished we decided to head to the front of the park to get a picture of us in front of the Epcot ball at night (a striking photopass that had eluded us). After that we headed to the photopass centre and bought the CD there to save on shipping.
As we finished Illuminations began. But instead of staying we decided to retreat to the hotel for a glass of wine. But as we left the park I stopped and turned just once. The ball was all lit up. I could hear the inspiring sounds of illuminations. Beautiful. Just beautiful, I thought.
I smiled and looked at DH. Ok, I said. Lets go home.
Next up: Day 10 - Final Farewells to the French Quarter
Until of course we realized that the path ends. It goes and goes and then just ends. We had wanted to head to Downtown Disney from the resort so we realized we had to come up with another plan.
We decided to walk back to the Magic Kingdom, take the monorail to the Contemporary and hop a bus to Downtown Disney. So after an unplanned detour we were on our way to Downtown Disney to do some shopping and use up the last of our snack credits at Goofys Candy Co.
And while we were on the bus, we realized. (Gasp) we had Stowaways!
(What!?! You havent read Fairy Tale Brides trippie? Click here)
We were really excited to bring them to meet Chip and Dale at the Garden Grill that night.
When we arrived at Downtown Disney we started to wander around. We looked at Arribas, and considered buying something but in the end we were already happy with the wine glasses that had come in the gift package our friends had delivered on our wedding night and the champagne gifts from Cindy.
We headed to the main store there and looked for a shirt that DH could wear again. But after half a hour we realized that such a shirt did not exist. But what we did find was the Disney Cookbook. DH looked excited. We flipped through it and realized the receipe for the sautéed shrimp we had at Citricos was in there. We were sold.
By then we had just enough time to head to Goofys Candy Co. and take the boat back to the resort to add a couple layers and head over to Epcot. I decided to make my own marshmallows to use up a snack.
Oh boy. Was that a mistake! What a monstrosity. I chose to dip it in milk chocolate, pecans and to have caramel drizzle. They come 3 to a Mickey straw. I managed to eat one of them before I was overcome with disgust. It was just too, too, too much sugar. Huh. Who would have thunk it. You can have too much of a good thing.
It was another chilly night so when we got back to POFQ I added a long sleeved t-shirt under my polo and grabbed my hoodie.
The plan was to try and ride The Land ride before our reservation. We were really excited for the Garden Grill. We had gone there as our last meal the last time we were at Disney and had great service and great character interaction. And I had really liked the flank steak. DH and I agreed it was a must repeat. And now that we had the boys along! Whoo hoo!
Unfortunately The Land was down again, So I guess well just have to go back to Disney again soon to do it. We wandered through Innoventions but were kind of bored and left in favour of Mousegears.
Eventually we just headed over to the Garden Grill early and waited.
When we were seated we had the chance opportunity to sit next to more Canadians and they actually lived about half an hour from us. They had both run the marathon and were super friendly. He gave us some advice: (1) Dont go to bed angry and (2) Dont cook bacon naked. Great advice on both counts.
We enjoyed the character interaction, and the company, but the service was decidedly lacking and the food was not as good as the last time. The highlight was when Chip and Dale accidentally bumped into each other at our table (generally theyre spaced out) and we got a picture of all 6 of us.
When dinner finished we decided to head to the front of the park to get a picture of us in front of the Epcot ball at night (a striking photopass that had eluded us). After that we headed to the photopass centre and bought the CD there to save on shipping.
As we finished Illuminations began. But instead of staying we decided to retreat to the hotel for a glass of wine. But as we left the park I stopped and turned just once. The ball was all lit up. I could hear the inspiring sounds of illuminations. Beautiful. Just beautiful, I thought.
I smiled and looked at DH. Ok, I said. Lets go home.
Next up: Day 10 - Final Farewells to the French Quarter
Are you talking about me!? 
That totally makes me day! 
Must get plug! 
They think they are the only ones....Shhhh! 
He loves pecans! They are his favorite!
)
That just means it is time to plan another trip! 
