YayThis has meant that for the last few varsity games he's able to "run" onto the court with his team, too
LOL MArk says he want's to stay CL from here on out too.wanting CL for our August trip because apparently I've created a monster*
He's the asst. coach for one of the two teams Chris plays on now and Ricky is to the point where he can get on the court and kind of jog out there with the team lol. As silly as it sounds it brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw him doing more than walking! This has meant that for the last few varsity games he's able to "run" onto the court with his team, too
I made a headlight joke in my TR and I'm making it again here:
It was so cold in there I'm sure everyone's headlights were on
Again I know the picture stinks, I really wish it was better because this was a thing of beauty. See the colored sprinkles around the outside of the glass? We all tried it and yup, tasted like fluffy, sweet, white birthday cake!
We didn't do dessert even though the choices looked good, because I had something else in mind. We did enjoy our Sci-Fi lunch and while we won't be back in March, I think we'll be back. Chris hates 50's Prime Time and none of us have the desire to do H&V; after doing MM twice last year we need a break and after having a couple really good meals at HBD some years ago the menu doesn't thrill us now, so Sci-Fi is a good option for us. I absolutely love the old movies but especially the old commercials; sitting in the car I feel like "Sandy" from Grease but Sandy after she became cool
BEST. NEWS. EVER! I am so happy to hear how well things are coming along for Ricky. That is awesome!This has meant that for the last few varsity games he's able to "run" onto the court with his team, too
Haha! That is the way we are with Deluxe resorts... we keep thinking we will try a mod or a value but keep going back to what we know. My goal is to stay in every Disney reosrt for at least one night so maybe I'll find things I like about the others too.sidenote, we're at CCV in March but Steve has me checking constantly to see if anything CL anywhere is available with my discount as well as wanting CL for our August trip because apparently I've created a monster*
Yummo! Will definitely have to try these in August.Crispy Onion Rings: with Sweet Chili and Horseradish Dipping Sauce.
Exactly what my three order every time.For his meal Steve got the
Classic American Burger: Our Signature Blend of Beef served on a Broiche Bun with Caramelized Onions, American Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, and Gourmet Tomato
This would so be on my list. I wonder if they could make it without the pesto and just add basil leaves (stupid pine nut allergy).aprese Sandwich: Toasted Tomato-Herb Focaccia Bread with Heirloom Tomato, fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Arugula, and Basil Pesto
It was so cold in there I'm sure everyone's headlights were on
I'm sure that was an amazing moment for you. So glad to hear he is progressing well. He'll be back on that court in no time now!As silly as it sounds it brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw him doing more than walking! This has meant that for the last few varsity games he's able to "run" onto the court with his team, too
Too funny!!! When are you going in August? We're having an ongoing debate between WDW or DL in August. Said debate is still not resolved, but this could maybe tip me*sidenote, we're at CCV in March but Steve has me checking constantly to see if anything CL anywhere is available with my discount as well as wanting CL for our August trip because apparently I've created a monster*
Second time seeing this and still cracks me up !It was so cold in there I'm sure everyone's headlights were on
Well at least this sounds good. I don't think they've ever had this one when we were there. Casey would be all over that.
Again I know the picture stinks, I really wish it was better because this was a thing of beauty. See the colored sprinkles around the outside of the glass? We all tried it and yup, tasted like fluffy, sweet, white birthday cake!
Sorry, just went to the fridge and only Miller Lite in thereChris just got ice tea and Steve got a Mich Ultra which I don't have a picture of, but if you all go either to your fridge or your local grocery store you'll find one
Glad you love these as much as us. Though we usually just sub the fries for them so I haven't had the sauces. I will now most definitely have to try the app!
Crispy Onion Rings: with Sweet Chili and Horseradish Dipping Sauce.
Like Kari @kastoney always says these onion rings were perfection AND, those dipping sauces were to die for! This was only our 2nd time here and the first was about 3 years ago, and honestly I can't remember if we got the onion rings then. I think we did but I know we go the fried pickles; either way I didn't remember the dipping sauces which together were the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Ricky doesn't do onion rings so the 3 of us enjoyed every last one.
Wow, those suckers must have been hot. Usually disney tempers down spice so I'm surprised these were so hot.
This isn't my picture but Chris got the spicy buffalo. He normally loves all things spicy so we figured he'd be fine with these, but them suckers was HOT!! He only ate a couple and Steve couldn't get one down. Ricky and I don't normally eat wings so we passed. Chris didn't think these were bad at all, just a tad hotter than he's used to.
No arugula. Well then you just ruined the whole sandwich. And you still owe one hand dawn picture!If I knew how to draw on here I'd draw you a picture because I can't find one on google images lol.
I enjoyed this very much, especially the pesto! The bread was a little tougher than most focaccia but had a great flavor to it and while the guys got the special gourmet tomato I much preferred the heirloom (I joke). The mozzarella was plentiful which is very important on a caprese sandwich. Oh, and I had them hold the arugula, sorry you weirdos who like it.
These are the "toys" they put in the kids drinks. You probably knew that already, but we have a collection of tinker bells in our house. Let me know if Chris wants think to join his collection
And don't you know he carried it around the rest of the day AND on the plane? It's in my office now but hey, when your "baby" asks for a "toy" and those days are numbered, you give him a toy
Yay!!! That's awesome! I'm so happy to hear things are progressing!This has meant that for the last few varsity games he's able to "run" onto the court with his team, too
It was so cold in there I'm sure everyone's headlights were on
I couldn't agree moreIt's not a meal at Sci Fi without a shake, and it's also not a Sci Fi meal without these beauties:
and while the guys got the special gourmet tomato I much preferred the heirloom
Ick, arugula! Takes like gross soap to me.Oh, and I had them hold the arugula, sorry you weirdos who like it.
Yes!!! I feel the same way every time! I resist the urge to take off a ring, throw it at someone while storming away from the car saying "and you can take back this piece of junk!" Ahhh, Grease. I couldn't watch it enough growing up.sitting in the car I feel like "Sandy" from Grease but Sandy after she became cool
I love the milkshakes at Sci Fi. It is really dark in there. I've only been once and wasn't a big fan of their food, but I loved the milkshake I got.
I'm glad you liked this sandwich. I was considering ordering it whenever I go back. Although I am one of those weirdos who loves arugula lol.Caprese Sandwich: Toasted Tomato-Herb Focaccia Bread with Heirloom Tomato, fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Arugula, and Basil Pesto
I leave in TWO WEEKS for my combination Disney trip/Universal TA training trip!
and Ricky is to the point where he can get on the court and kind of jog out there with the team lol. As silly as it sounds it brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw him doing more than walking! This has meant that for the last few varsity games he's able to "run" onto the court with his team, too
Yup, I'm on our last day. Luckily we weren't flying out until 8:30 pm so our last day was a pretty full day, which is the BEST kind of Disney last day!
It was so cold in there I'm sure everyone's headlights were on
We did enjoy our Sci-Fi lunch and while we won't be back in March, I think we'll be back.
before I leave in TWO WEEKS for my combination Disney trip/Universal TA training trip!
Ricky got the seasonal milkshake they had at the time which was a birthday cake shake:
I think we did but I know we go the fried pickles;
Thank you He's really moving along faster than we thought but it still seems like it's been going on forever........I'm so glad to hear he's doing well!
lol oh yeah, I can see him loving it and then you're stuck!Maybe I should never stay CL with Josh I've already created enough of a monster He's spoiled enough after staying deluxe, and having EP almost every time at Universal.
Oh man, even though it's not one of my top 10 fave TS restaurants I'd hate to see it go, it's so different. I remember hearing that it MIGHT POSSIBLY be on the chopping block but that was way back before any SW or TSL construction started and I haven't heard anything about it since, so hopefully it's staying put.I don't think we would like 50's Prime Time... Either. I love Sci-Fi. We aren't going this trip but I def want to go next time. I really wonder how long it will be around.
takes a load off my mind!Glad to hear Ricky's PT is going well
You should try it, especially if you don't already have a HS "go-to" TSFor some reason we have never gotten to Sci Fi. I do love Onion Rings so I may need to address this, plus it is a park TS that still has sandwiches at lunch.
Thank you, we all feel so much better than we did two months ago He has good days and bad days as far as dealing with it emotionally but physically he's doing SO much better than I thought he would and is much farther along at this point than we thought he'd be. His physical therapist is constantly saying how excellent he's doing and how impressed he is with how strong he's getting. Fingers crossed he continues at this ratelad Ricky is progressing well after surgery.
About 2 hours ago Steve asked me if anything had opened up under my discount for CL for our March trip Not that I'm against it!LOL MArk says he want's to stay CL from here on out too.
OMG, is it ever Having been the farthest from an athlete in high school as one could be I never ever would have understood this before Ricky became so involved in sports but basketball is his EVERYTHING-his social life, his afternoons, evenings, weekends, all year. This was a huge hit to him in every way possible and I can't even think about the day we got the diagnosis without my heart sinking. But luckily the finish line is in sight I don't wish this injury or any serious injury on anyone. His coach has already talked to him about working at the high school basketball camp again this summer and he's returned to open gym this week (stationary shooting but it's still moving in the right direction!).So glad Ricky is progressing well through his PT. It is so mentally hard on an athlete to be side-lined, at least he has youth on his side, and should enjoy a successful return to sports next season.
Yay! Always exciting having new Disney restaurants to look forward to!!Sci-fi does always seem like a solid burgers and fries (onion rings) option. I never yet made it into our plans-so August will be our first go!
I feel the same way. Our first trip in 2015 we had dinner there and it was delicious. Mom had the steak, DS had the kid's steak and I had the braised whatever. Was it pork at dinner then? or beef? I can't remember but I do remember both the steaks were good cuts and cooked properly and my meal was melt in your mouth incredible. 2016 DS and I had breakfast and lunch there. Breakfast was meh. Not bad but nothing special either, but I'm not a breakfast person so DS and I split a plate and I picked while he devoured it. Lunch was decent but nothing to write home about. 2018 we had all 3 meals. Breakfast was mediocre at best, lunch was just ok. Our dinner sucked. It was seriously the worst meal we had all week and our only TS. We had some pasta dish that I don't see on the menu now but I know it was fettucini. The noodles themselves were horribly cooked. Some over cooked, some under cooked and nearly half of them stuck together in clumps of 4-5 noodles. DS split it and did not finish it, it was so bad. We got desert and split a qs meal elsewhere less than an hour later. DS will be disappointed because he loves the whole atmosphere there but we will be breaking tradition and not eat there this yearSo as you've guessed we weren't as satisfied with our dinner this time around which was disappointing. I've read a few reviews lately where people who have dined here often and loved it are saying the same thing; not sure what's changed
Thank you Every couple weeks it's like he adds something else to his "able to do again" list.This is wonderful news!! So glad he's doing well and starting to slowly get back into some of the things he loves.
Very true, and that's why the last couple years I didn't care about getting back - food reviews weren't that great. But I noticed them picking up and really needed something in the park to work for our last day lol, so it fit the bill. Not a bad choiceThere are only so many good choices to work with at DHS, so it's good that this is a solid contender for you guys. It used to be that you heard bad reviews about Sci-Fi except for the theming, but it seems that more and more lately people have more good things to say about the food.
Thanks! I'm also really glad we did decide to do the surgery sooner rather than later and the major part of his recovery is during the winter. It would be so much worse if he had to be sedentary during the summer......BEST. NEWS. EVER! I am so happy to hear how well things are coming along for Ricky. That is awesome!
Steve is really a deluxe guy now and that's it! Although he was very happy with our CSR stay in Nov. I too want to stay at every resort but that means we still need every value except AoA and 2 of the mods, which is a lot of non-deluxe stays for Steve to deal with lolHaha! That is the way we are with Deluxe resorts... we keep thinking we will try a mod or a value but keep going back to what we know. My goal is to stay in every Disney reosrt for at least one night so maybe I'll find things I like about the others too.
Totally don't see why they couldn't make it without the peso! And as long as they had basil leaves, why not? Worth askingThis would so be on my list. I wonder if they could make it without the pesto and just add basil leaves (stupid pine nut allergy).
Whoo!!! You probably won't even read this until after you're back! I hope you have (had) a magical timeI'm excited to eat at Sci Fi (next Sunday! What?).
Not weird really, for whatever reason Sci Fi does tend to be a somewhat difficult one to get once you're close. And I see no problem with Sangria and a milkshake! Maybe a sangria flavored milkshake as their seasonalIt was really hard to get an ADR at two-ish months out, which seemed weird to me but I don't really know. I can have Sangria and a milkshake, right?
I agree; always the hardest place to suggest dining for people. We've left before to eat when it doesn't mess with our schedule and I've even purposely gone early in the a.m. so we're done by lunch and can eat somewhere else, just sucks to not have anywhere in the park that jumps out at you to eat.The food choices at DHS seem so... limited compared to the other parks. And you could also hop out and hit a resort option for a meal if you wanted, anywhere else, super easy.
OMG please go to Il Mulino!! BEST Italian on property, it's amazing! We liked our MM lunch last.......May I think? So we took the kids back in August. They liked it ok but it wasn't as good the second time around; not bad, but so many other places we rather eat.We enjoyed 50s, but HBD was hit and miss for us... I could see us going to MM at some point, though I'd rather try Il Mulino... maybe this trip
That's what I'm here forHa! Loved the headlights comment! It made me chuckle..
It is. When it first happened I kept telling him I'd cut off one of my legs if we could turn back time and have this not happen I also don't like rushing time but I can't wait for Nov. to get here so he's happily on the team!It's so heartbreaking when one of our babies is hurt. He'll be playing basketball again in no time and he'll have a killer season!!!!!
I've been searching day in and day out, and can't find freakin' club level for August Usually there are tons of CL rooms available at the TA rate! I did find something pretty decent for part of our Aug. stay though which I'm psyched about, a new to us resort. But I'm keeping you in suspense for nowCL is sooooooo awesome! Now that I've done it twice, I see Steve's love for it.
Thank you I'm happily surprised he's moving along the way he is. I know he still has a few months before he's 100% but we see the finish line. Much like Jason does on his runs, but only Jason because you're still in bed at that time (as I would be)I'm sure that was an amazing moment for you. So glad to hear he is progressing well. He'll be back on that court in no time now!
I keep meaning to text you! Right now looks like we'll head down on 8/18......I only have half our resort stay booked and things could change but I really don't want it to lol. Going to try texting you this weekend in between games to see where you're atWhen are you going in August? We're having an ongoing debate between WDW or DL in August. Said debate is still not resolved, but this could maybe tip me
Right? And Chris can handle the hot so this was surprising.Wow, those suckers must have been hot. Usually disney tempers down spice so I'm surprised these were so hot.
And that Cars one may find it's way down to Casey lolThese are the "toys" they put in the kids drinks. You probably knew that already, but we have a collection of tinker bells in our house. Let me know if Chris wants think to join his collection
Yay!!! That's awesome! I'm so happy to hear things are progressing!
"You're a FAKE and a PHONY and I wish I'd never laid eyes on you!"Yes!!! I feel the same way every time! I resist the urge to take off a ring, throw it at someone while storming away from the car saying "and you can take back this piece of junk!" Ahhh, Grease. I couldn't watch it enough growing up.
Agree I think it's going to feel REALLY weird walking into that building to ride a different ride when the roller coaster opens.That was my favorite in the park and it just feels weird never riding it again.
I haven't even walked inside PizzeRizzo to check it out yet!I guess maybe we'll be back someday, but with so many awesome options, like PizzeRizzo, why would we?
I added my Universal TA trip from last Feb. to my Nov. 2016 TR (at least I think that's the one I added it to lol) and I'll try to write about this one somewhere, too! It was so much fun!This sounds super cool and I wanna hear all about that
I hope you get authorized soon! Disney is my favorite to sell which probably surprised nobody. However I'm not familiar with all that it takes to get authorized to sell. Once you start selling Disney I hope your owner gets you lots of cool on-site trainings!My agency (as you know) is in the process of registering with Disney (they don't make it that easy surprisingly, maybe it's because we are Canadian, I don't know) but anyway hoping once that is done if I do all the Disney training I hope to do one of these trips.
We all love fried pickles too, and I think we would have gotten them there this time around except that a restaurant right around the corner from us makes fantastic ones so we have them really oftenYum. I love fried pickles. I think I'd be a fan of those more than the massive onion rings.
Perfect onion to batter ratio!was there too much onion in the big ones? If they are more batter then I'd do it lol
Really made for a good start to 2018 Oh and I need to get over to your dining report asap, I saw it there!Glad to hear Ricky is doing better!
He is, thank goodness!hanks for sharing Ricky’s progress
Sounds like he’s doing so much better and improving every day
Nobody leaves chocolate on my bed here at homeI know what you mean it’s easy to get spoiled by CL
Hmm, I think back then it was braised pork! Yes, our 2012 and 2013 dinners were so out of this world which is what kept us coming back. Even 2014 was outstanding. 2015 was just Steve and I and we still loved it, so I have to say 2016 was when it started losing steam. But our only really NOT GOOD BOG dinner was this one Very disappointing when a place you love goes downhill; and while I've said that, I hope it changes and they make a comeback! Hopefully DS finds another place on your upcoming trip that he loves just as muchI feel the same way. Our first trip in 2015 we had dinner there and it was delicious. Mom had the steak, DS had the kid's steak and I had the braised whatever. Was it pork at dinner then? or beef? I can't remember but I do remember both the steaks were good cuts and cooked properly and my meal was melt in your mouth incredible. 2016 DS and I had breakfast and lunch there. Breakfast was meh. Not bad but nothing special either, but I'm not a breakfast person so DS and I split a plate and I picked while he devoured it. Lunch was decent but nothing to write home about. 2018 we had all 3 meals. Breakfast was mediocre at best, lunch was just ok. Our dinner sucked. It was seriously the worst meal we had all week and our only TS. We had some pasta dish that I don't see on the menu now but I know it was fettucini. The noodles themselves were horribly cooked. Some over cooked, some under cooked and nearly half of them stuck together in clumps of 4-5 noodles. DS split it and did not finish it, it was so bad. We got desert and split a qs meal elsewhere less than an hour later. DS will be disappointed because he loves the whole atmosphere there but we will be breaking tradition and not eat there this year