The Godfather's Live Trip Report, photopass added post #442

[Cyrano]

The meal at Sanaa sounded delicious. Curry does not seem to be something that is popular in Orlando. The CM told us when we had curry at ABC Commisary that it was very hot. It was nice but not that spicy hot

 

[wayneg]

Wayne, are there lots of options for non spicy food as well? My OH LOVES his spice but he's the only one!

This looks prefect for a family with one who loves hot food and 1 adult and two kids who don't! And we LOVE salmon too

I only noticed fish or steak, lily had plain grilled chicken & rice, not a massive choice but I didn't really look.

Will try update later today, had busy couple of days, fell asleep typing last night after a 4am start with balloon ride.

 

[jtlover]

Sounds like you are having a fab holiday - cant wait to hear more.

 

[wayneg]

Just try catch up a little, I will need a holiday after this trip its so hectic

After Sanaa on Fri evening we went to Old Town but we were a little early for the car parade so we nipped into Celebration. Enjoyed walking around, Matt & Paul listened in on a police officer talking about(and showing) the guns he carries in his trunk.

Saturday was Busch Gardens, still my favourite park, its probably on a par with MK(if not better) for things to do with a 3 year old, better animal exhibits than AK, more coasters than IOA. BG just has everything for me.

Lunch at zambia Smokehouse. Always eat too much here

 

[wayneg]

After Busch we ate at Garden Grill, Character interaction here still as good as last year, they never seem in a rush like everywhere else. Food is not to everyones liking but I love it, the steak/beef was delicious, ate far more than I should have.

 

[cornish pixie]

Hi Wayne love your photos you all look like your having fun : )
Have been keeping up with Matts Blog which is Brill you and your wife must be very proud of him . Anyway like I said on Matts Blog Busch garden is not a fav of ours even though we have only been Once !! I think perhaps we should give it another go especially seeing the girls love rollar coasters !!
Hope you manage to relax a little when are you on the Dream ?
Take Care
Tracey

 

[dixonsontour]

Great pics again - balloon flight looked like a fantastic experience

 

[Chilly]

Such cute photos.

 

[Ware Bears]

Enjoyed reading this - what a little sweetie your goddaughter is.

 

[Linda67]

Great photos Wayne

You are certainly packing a lot into your trip

 

[london75]

Hi Wayne, saw you last night in MK probably about 8pm, we're rubbish and were too shy to say hello. That's just us! Besides you were waiting for family at the toilets so it felt a bit weird.

Wasn't it a really nice evening, great weather, perfect for the electrical parade and fireworks.

 

[dixonsontour]

Hi Wayne, saw you last night in MK probably about 8pm, we're rubbish and were too shy to say hello. That's just us! Besides you were waiting for family at the toilets so it felt a bit weird.

Wasn't it a really nice evening, great weather, perfect for the electrical parade and fireworks.

Oh you should have said hi and had a mini dis meet.

How are you doing with your recovery and how is your wife coping with the driving?

 

[princess jackson]

Loving the report, pictures are great

 

[Cyrano]

Enjoying the double helping of Matt's blog and your TR Wayne.

I like the look of Garden Grill too. Definitely looks one of the quieter character meal spots.

Great photo of Matt and Lily

 

[joolz1910]

Love the fact that you made a chip butty - you can't beat them can you? Looks like you are having a great time.

 

[london75]

Oh you should have said hi and had a mini dis meet.

How are you doing with your recovery and how is your wife coping with the driving?

I'm feeling a lot better, nothing like Florida sun to fix things. To be honest i was in desparate need of getting from A to B just before the holiday and there were no public transport options so I drove. It was so easy I've been driving ever since. Still really glad we used caronthedrive though, the airport was a lot less hassle and felt less rushed.

 

[wayneg]

Hi Wayne, saw you last night in MK probably about 8pm, we're rubbish and were too shy to say hello. That's just us! Besides you were waiting for family at the toilets so it felt a bit weird.

I wish you had said hello but I was exactly same as you a few years ago so fully understand how you feel.
Please try and say something if you spot me again.

Enjoying the double helping of Matt's blog and your TR Wayne.

I like the look of Garden Grill too. Definitely looks one of the quieter character meal spots.

Great photo of Matt and Lily

Because of the way the restaurant is built in a circle it feels very personal, they have plenty of time to interact, no rushing like other places.

Lily wants Matt to do everything, push the stroller, hold her hand, sit next to her, carry her....... so we have lots of good pics of them together.

Sunday morning started really early @ 4:15am to do our hot air balloon ride. We met in a hotel we had stayed in a few years back Radisson parkway off hwy 192. The drove us about 7-8 miles SW knowing the winds were going NE, the launch site was thru Champions gate and out the other side but I was totally lost, they have an arrangement with a biker land owner down there, they can use his land in return for crates of beer and gasoline. A few pics, we all really enjoyed the experience, including dizzy(pilot was asking if he could be Dizzy's facebook friend for free advertising)

Is that a hidden Mickey sun?

View of the Disney area in the distance, Swan & Dolphin, Epcot & Everest all stand out.

Lunch at POR, I had salad knowing we were eating early at Mama Melrose.

Afternoon into the Studios to catch the parade, 10 times better than the Block party, we never liked that one.

 

[wayneg]

Evening met Mart, Nigel & families at Mama Melrose, 14 of us, almost 40 min wait for a table, really busy.

After the meal we went on ToT a couple of times(we are all on the right with hands up)

We then raced around to Fantasmic, got there about 15 mins to the start.

Trying to catch up, only yesterday and today to do now but we are getting ready for Hoop, no doubt too many drinks to post tonight

 

[skelfbsfb]

Loving the report Wayne, wish I was there. Roll on next year

 

[amacspad]

Hi Wayne and gang! Can't wait to hear about the Hoop, we are booked for the first time, hope u can post some pics when u hav sobered up lol! We leave next tues, cant wait!

Debs xxxxxxx