Dinner reservations were at 5 at Whispering Canyon Cafe. We've eaten there before and enjoyed it, But this time, both of us were disappointed, not only in the food but the atmosphere. Had the Canyon Skillet-neither of us was impressed, BBQ Ribs were very, very fatty, brisket tough, pulled pork-not much flavor, just a little smokey. Even dessert was just ok. VL had Kahlua Choc Cake-good. I had Bourbon Pecan Pie w/choc sauce, plenty of pecans, but no flavor, even the bourbon couldn't help, didn't finish it and I'm not one to leave any dessert behind. I don't know if the guests weren't into it, but there wasn't much participation from them or CMs, only 1 little horse parade for the kids and no yelling for ketchup, etc.
Well, back to AKL for the night, there is a tornado watch in effect until 3 a.m.

Your days always sound so wonderful -- relaxing, fun, and refreshing. Thank you so much for the fantastic report; reading makes me feel like I'm on vacation.

Was your Sum of All Thrills experience wild or mild?! Would love to hear more about it. Also, did you make your Piggy Bank goal?? I think that's a great little game; looking forward to trying it out.

Your meal at Chefs sounds delish. Is Vettelover fluent in French?!

We've never been for dinner. Is it off your recommendation list, or do you think they were just having an off night?

Annie: sorry I must have missed this post earlier, I did not mean to ignore you. As far as the sum of all thrills we made it mild, as my quad bypass precludes any "Wild" rides. as far as the piggy bank adventure goes we did make our goal but just barely. As far as my being fluent in French sadly the answer is no, I used to speak French much better than I do now, but as the old saying goes, If you don't use it you loose it. Not having anyone to speak it with has caused me to forget much. I can still read it well and get the meaning, but I find myself searching for the proper words to speak it.

We've always had a good experience at Whispering Canyon, better for dinner in terms of fun and the food has always been good for us. We always get the Canyon Skillet because we both love BBQ. That and I think they have the best cornbread on the PLANET....I always make sure to save room for the cornbread...I'd rather have that than a dessert!! It's always been moist and deliciously sweet - not too sweet, but just right

Then for our appetizers-"Taste of Africa" Naan, Lavash and 1 other Bread all baked in house w/dipping sauces (Pesto, Kalamatta Olive & a Hot Chile Sauce).
Then there was the house bread that is brought to your table.
VL had the Filet Mignon over mac & cheese w/wine sauce (not Kraft mac& cheese either) It was a gourmet mac & cheese.
I had Pork Loin w/Braised Cabbage & Bacon w/Crispy Potatoes (they were itty bitty things) . Both meals were excellent!
For dessert: VL had Apple Tart w/Cinnamon Ice Cream & Vanilla Sauce.
I had Pistachio Creme Brulee w/Pistachio Biscott

OMG Vettelover. I see it took you over a month to do this TR.

In that time I've been to Disney twice.

You need to take a typing class.

Were you one of those people who took forever to do their book reports in school?

Were you one of those people who took forever to do their book reports in school?

Were you one of those people who took forever to do their book reports in school?

So sorry, I did not realize that there were time limitations and constraints on how long it should take to finish a trip report. I USED to check out another forum and stopped because of the negative and sarcastic comments that were always posted and it looks like it's spreading. I will check out the adult learning classes in my area to see is they offer typing classes and so will my wife. As far as the book reports they were not my strong points in school BUT I did excell in lunch and recess. As for being to WDW twice since my return if I lived as close as you I may go that often too but since I do not, I have OTHER interests to fill in my time and they do not include sitting in front of the computer typing slowly. Enough said!!!

On another note, I am LOVING your trip report. The detail you are putting into makes me feel like I am there. Since it has been about a year and a hlaf since we were last there and will probably be at least another year and a half until we get there again, living vicariously through others is something that makes me smile. I love the stories and pictures people bring to the table. I have the disney itch and this is my only way to scratch it . . lol. Thank VL and everyone else!

You should see MY trip reports! The one from September 2008 isn't even done yet!! I'm the biggest procrastinator in the bunch.

So sorry, I did not realize that there were time limitations and constraints on how long it should take to finish a trip report. I USED to check out another forum and stopped because of the negative and sarcastic comments that were always posted and it looks like it's spreading. I will check out the adult learning classes in my area to see is they offer typing classes and so will my wife. As far as the book reports they were not my strong points in school BUT I did excell in lunch and recess. As for being to WDW twice since my return if I lived as close as you I may go that often too but since I do not, I have OTHER interests to fill in my time and they do not include sitting in front of the computer typing slowly. Enough said!!!

I can learn patience.

Headed to EPCOT @ 2 and picked up fast pass for Test Track (return time was 3:45-4:45) then went to Innoventions to "Sum of All Thrills" to create another bobsled ride, this one was named "Northern Slider" and a little wilder than the our first one "Polar Snowflake" (with a wimpy name like that It could only be a mild ride!

Anyway dinner at the Garden Grill was surprisingly good!! The restaurant rotates slowly while you are eating ,never even feel it move. This is a character dinner with Mickey, Chip & Dale, Pluto & Minnie.