Chapter 30: You Know What They Say About Italian Men...
August 23rd, 2011
After meeting Pirate Goofy, Nat and Kristen went over to Splash Mountain to get fastpasses for us for later. I stayed with Sarah, Sue, and Scott so we could go on The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Unfortunately, by the time we got there, the line was way too long.
So we headed over to the Haunted Mansion. While we were waiting for Kristen and Nat to get back, we went inside the Yankee Trader to cool off.
The girls arrived, went in the gift shop, I sat in one of the cute rocking chairs while we were waiting, and then we rode the Haunted Mansion!
I sat with Sarah and we got stuck right near the part with the opera singer in the graveyard. But it didn't take more than two minutes to get going.
We got off of the Haunted Mansion and went to Columbia Harbor House for lunch! I never went there before so this was a first!
I got Fish, Chicken Nuggets, and French Fries. I mean, it was good. I'm just not a big fried food person. I always feel gross after I eat it. Since I've been there they've added Salmon to the menu, which is DEFINITELY what I would get if I went again. But when I was there I felt like I barely had any options.
And then for dessert I got the Apple Crisp. I ate that ENTIRE thing. It's not even worth it. It's just another packaged dessert. But for some reason I couldn't stop eating it. It wasn't even that spectacular. Oh well.
Nat got chicken nuggets for her meal!
And a yogurt for dessert!
We ate on the 2nd floor. I felt like such a DIS'er.
Overall CHH was okay in my opinion, and I'm glad I went. But I would choose Casey's or Pecos Bill over it any day.
The whole entire lunch we tried to convince sue to go on Splash Mountain. She wouldn't do it, though! She said that if they bought her this fancy expensive necklace from the Polynesian she would, but nobody was willing to do that. LOL oh Sue. She's funny.
We left Columbia Harbor House and went on Splash Mountain. Kristen and I sat in the front again! The birds were still dead and the vultures still didn't work!
And that's why they should have the warning "THIS IS THE FRUMPIEST RIDE IN THE WILDERNESS!"
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ANYWAYS... you could probably tell how we were feeling by our ride photo:
Yup, folks. We decided to sleep for our picture. It was getting to that point. SO TIRED.
We got off and then met up to go on Peter Pan. There was this baby in line n front of us that had HUGE blue eyes and a tiny little mouth and he just stared at us the whole wait. SO cute. God, I love children.
Then we went to PhilharMagic, thanks to our surprise fastpasses!
I know this is borderline blasphemous, but I'm pretty sure I fell asleep from the beginning of the show until the sorcerer's apprentice part. CRASHING. FAST.
Once the show was over, we headed out of the park. We saw the Dapper Dans on our way and stood there in the heat to watch them because they are THAT good. I just have an unconditional love for that group.
I recognized the one in green from our January trip!
They sang "Goodbye My Coney Island Baby," and a Disney Medley featuring Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Whistle While You Work, and The Mickey Mouse Club Song. I think they sang a few more as well, I just can't remember the names.
After the show, we walked out of the park and the bus was there! But there was NO WAY I was running. So Kristen and Nat went ahead to hold it.
We got in the back to Coronado and then went to Panchitos to pick up my packages that I had sent to the hotel from the day before from DHS.
Kristen looked at the pin board and got a Nana Pin and a Mickey's PhlharMagic Fastpass Pin. How appropriate. We just went on both of those rides haha
Then we went back to the room.
And then the unspeakable happened.
WE FELL ASLEEP.
I know, I know. DON'T FREAK OUT. It goes against the title of the ENTIRE trip report. I know. But we HAD to. Couldn't... stay... awake... ANY LONGER!
We slept from 3 until 4:30 pm. We woke up and it was pouring outside!!
Kristen went with her family to go to Epcot for their dinner. Then me and Nat got ready and caught the bus to Epcot for our dinner!
We stopped at Blizzard Beach and then got to Epcot. We walked right to Italy for our 5:45 reservation at Via Napoli! By the time we got there, the rain stopped, thankfully! I love that Florida rain.
We got to the restaurant and were seated really quickly. Our waiter's name was Alessio, and he was from Palmero.
But the real winner, ladies and gentlemen, was our Water Boy. His name was Andrea. HELLLLLOOO. He was one of the most attractive boys I've ever seen. So cute. He was like an Italian Aladdin.
I am SO SORRY that I am a major creep and sniped a picture of him, but I just wanted to take it for the trip report. I needed to show you!!
As you could probably guess, I drank A LOT of water during that meal. More than usual. hahaha
Nat and I just smiled every time he came by. We were giggling messes in that restaurant. Can you just imagine us right now? Two italian girls in a restaurant filled with attractive italian waiters and great food. Like really? One of the best meals of my life.
We placed our orders, and then Nat ran to the bathroom. A waiter named Matteo called her Bella. *swoon*
I ordered a Mushroom Pizza. My pizza was delivered EXTREMELY fast! Before Nat even got back from the bathroom! I don't know why but I have this weird revived obsession with mushroom pizza. It's so GOOD! I don't even like mushrooms. I think it's one of those childhood attachment foods because I used to eat it a lot when I was younger.
And yes, I ate it all. Don't doubt me.
Nat ordered the Spagetti and Meatballs! Yum! Very good. She LOVED it!
We ate our delicious Italian food and admired the delicious Italian waiters. *sigh* What a great night.
Andrea came to fill our waters and he made dessert reccomendations for us. HOW KIND.
For dessert I got the Pistachio Gelato, which was UNBELIEVABLE. If you like pistachio flavored ice cream, this is an absolute must. It's SO GOOD. So cold and refreshing and the flavor is perfection.
Nat got the Cherry Sundae, also known as the Ugly But Good, also known as Copa Di Brutti Ma Buoni. She enjoyed it very much! I didn't get to try any because she had a sore throat and I didn't want to get sick. But it looked so great!
A waiter named Marco delivered my dessert and Matteo delivered Nat's. We could see them during our whole meal looking our way and whispering. I swear, these italian waiters are just as immature as us american girls hahaha. Love it.
We ate our desserts and were very satisfied! Muy Bueno! (Is that italian? I know it's spanish. I don't know hahaha)
Alessio brought over our check. Then he told me,
"Uh... the other waiter wanted me to give you this."
It was a folded piece of paper. I opened it and it said
MARCO and a phone number.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA What the heck was going ON on this trip!?! The Disney boys were flocking. I don't even know why.
So we left Via Napoli laughing about how funny that whole scenario was. WHAT A MEAL!
And no, I never called the number. Hahaha sorry to disappoint. I'm not into the whole sketch "here's my number, I don't even know you, call me" thing. But it was flattering. Thank you, Marco.
Overview of Via Napoli Dining Experience
Food: Spectacular, obviously. It's a favorite for sure. That pizza is just fantastico. 5/5
Service: Well, they're good looking, they kept the waters full, they were
very friendly and basically what you would expect from italian men. LOL 4.5/5
Overall: Such a funny dinner. We had a great time. The atmosphere is great and I'm so glad we went! God, I love that place.
We sat in Norway after our meal and met up with Kristen.
She wanted her deer face:
Kringla Og Kafe may just be the happiest place on earth.
We grabbed some Maelstrom Fastpasses (HAHAHA) and met back up with everyone.
We went to Mexico and rode the Gran Fiesta Tour!
While in line, Sue goes to me "that one mexican boy was checking you out!!"
HAHAHA WHAT WAS GOING ON!?! It was all of the foreign ones LOL.
We got on our boat and felt rebellious again.
NO DANCING.
WE DANCED!
The ride was cute as usual. Sarah got her stamp for Duffy in the pavilion and we checked out the gift shop.
Then it was time to keep venturing forward!
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