Disney Recap

I will not bore you with all the details of our family vacay to Walt Disney World but touch upon the highlights.  I am certainly glad Randy and I were able to partake in this vacation but had my fill of Disney for a few years.  I think we are better suited for Caribbean beach vacations where the tempo is much slower and way more relaxing.  Needless to say, we need a vacation from our vacation.

Downtown Disney is good for two things - eating and shopping.  Both of which I am pretty professional.  Since all of Disney is already decorated for Christmas, it made the experience that much more enjoyable with the lights, garland & bows accenting every nook & cranny.  If you like seafood, Fulton's Crab House is a must visit.  Growing up at the shore, I have tried my fair share of New England Clam Chowder, but Fulton's takes the cake on the best chowder I have ever tasted.  It was thick and hearty and certainly didn't skimp on ingredients.  If you are looking for a fast & casual meal, Wolfgang Puck Express  is the place to go.  I was quite surprised at the quality of food for a quick service establishment. They offered a variety of choices for example our meals consisted of raviolis, spaghetti & meatballs, wood-fired pizza & rotisserie chicken.  If our hotel was closer to Downtown Disney, I may have had a meal there every day.

My favorite part of the trip was the dinner show, Hoop Dee Doo Revue, at the Wilderness Resort.  This musical show entertained our entire party ranging in ages from 4-72.  In between skits, they feed you family style starting with home-made corn bread, followed up by the BEST fried chicken, BBQ ribs & mashed potatoes and finished up with strawberry shortcake.

Prior to our trip, we were invited to test drive Magic Kingdom's newest dining hall Be Our Guest.  Their french themed menu inspired by Beauty and the Beast was delicious and very well executed.  Since we pre-ordered, upon arriving we confirmed our lunch selections at at touch screen and then found a seat where our food magically appeared.  It's so nice to have options other than hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries for the quick service meal plan.

Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary Hotel was a hit among the family.  Their buffet style breakfast was so delicious that I went up 3 different times to fill my plate, and the kids loved the up close interaction with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto & Donald Duck.  My family joked they have never seen me eat so much.  Hence why I put on 6 lbs during the vacation.

Last but not least, the Osborne Spectacle of Lights may be the most breathtaking display you will ever see.  Who wouldn't love the dancing lights to Christmas classics, falling snow and over 5,000,000 individual lights?