J Squared Episode 2

I am so excited!!

Oh my gosh that looks like so much fun!! I can't wait to read all about your adventures. So many great restaurants I haven't been to, I'm excited for you!

I love that! I always try and do at least 5 new things on every trip but it can be hard for me when it comes to food.

I love Trattoria al Forno for breakfast! I will say that's when it was the character dining.

It can't get here soon enough

This is so exciting! YAY for you both!!
We currently have Coronado booked for February- I have never been there..so really looking forward to all your reviews abou t that resort and food stops!

Got to Pop around 1:00 and had two drinks (had to catch up). We brought our stuff to the room and went to Hollywood Studios. We tried to go Geyser Point at Wilderness Lodge but the wait was an hour so we took a Lyft back to Pop and got something to eat.

Back in our room for the night.

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Looking for relaxing in the morning. Today was a long day.

Just 2? LOL!

Cant wait to hear how you guys do at Epcot!

Sunday morning we took our time getting ready. We were relaxing in the room when I looked to see what was available for breakfast. It was 9:15am and I got a 9:45 reservation for breakfast at Topolino's Terrace. JoAnn for the win!! I just got one entree this time as we had plenty of eating to do. The quiche gruyere was just as good as last month. Last month i was given a special cocktail menu. We didn't receive one this time. I showed our server the picture of the menu and we were able to order off it. I got the Cafe D'louvre and Jen got the TeRoCello.

After breakfast we went to Epcot and arrived shortly after opening. We rode Nemo and Journey to the Imagination and then wondered through World Showcase. We had a late lunch reservation at Spice Road table for drinks and appetizers. We both ordered the hummus and olives. I got the Tangier's Breeze and Jen got a white wine flight. Almost forgot, we got drinks from the bar outside of the Regal Eagle before Spice Road Table.

While we were finishing up at Spice Road Table, our friends (and former forum members) arrived at the Beach Club. We walked over there and met up with them. Abby, Jen and I had a drink at Martha's Vineyard.

After drinks, Jen and I left Epcot and went to Disney Springs for a late dinner at City Works. We were both pretty tired by then. We were able to get seated early. I just got a couple of appetizers and Jen order tacos. We were too tired to drink. i did get a sample taste of the Oktoberfest beer they had on tap.

Back to Pop and we called it a night.

Monday we were up at Hollywood Studios before 10:00. We were on Star Tours right at 10:00 and tried but didn't get a boarding pass. After Star Tours, we did Muppet Vision 3D and then went to Baseline Tap House to open the bar. Jen held the table while I got our food and drinks. While I was getting our food Abby and Kevin got there. We each had the rib-eye beef puff and split a pretzel. After we ate we met up with Dee and chatted for a bit.

We then walked over to the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, I got us a table while the rest got drinks. Then it started raining. Nothing like drinking in the rain without a care in the world. We were starting to get hungry so we ordered from the ABC Commissary. While we were eating, it started to pour again. Dee and Christy joined us there and we closed the place down. We were able to get a boarding group at 2:00. We had to leave to get to Disney Springs for our dinner reservation at The Edison. We didn't get to ride Rise of the Resistance. The ride went down a couple of times during the day. I think we would have been able to get on before we left if it hadn't.

Dinner at The Edison was fantastic. I got the burger, Abby and Jen got the short ribs and Kevin got the prime rib. We are all pleased with our meals. The star of the night was the candied bacon. I would go back just for that.

After dinner we took Abby and Kevin back to Beach Club.

Needless to say we didn't get a lot of steps in this day. We enjoyed the company and drinks that went with it.

Tuesday, we were back at Epcot. Jen and I rope dropped parking. We started the day with Test Track and made our way to World Showcase. We were meeting the others here today for some food and wine fun. We stopped in the Odyssey Building. The future Epcot display was incredible.

As we approached Mexico, we noticed there was no line to get in so we walked right into the pavilion. We road Three Caballeros and got in line for margaritas. I got the pink popcorn and I don't remember what Jen had but it was created by Neil Patrick Harris.

After Mexico, we got something to eat in China. I had the pot stickers and Jen got an eggroll. We sat and watched the entertainers in the American Gardens Theater. I wanted to get something else to eat (the chips we had in the car and the pot sticker didn't cut it). I got my favorite teriyaki chicken bun.

We finally met up with Abby and Kevin and went the AP pop up store. I spent more than I had planned (which became the theme for the rest of the week). Jen, Abby and I hit up some rides (Soarin', Living with the Land and Nemo) before Abby had to leave as they were going to Kevin's sister's house for dinner.

Jen and I has dinner at Coral Reef. I got the steak and Jen had shrimp & grits. We thanked the Phoenicians on our way out and went back for our last night at Pop.

Wednesday was moving day. We packed up the car and went to Magic Kingdom. Our timing was perfect as we walked on the ferry not long before it took off.

We did a few rides (Peter Pan, Small World, Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder Mountain) before Abby and Kevin got there. On our way to Fantasy Land, we took our picture touching the slipper. We stopped for a quick snack too. We met up with Abby and Kevin by City Hall and went over to the Poly for lunch at Kona Cafe. Lunch was good. I had the Lapu Lapu (nothing beats a drink in a pineapple).

After lunch, we went back to the park and did a couple of rides (flying carpets and Pirates) and went to the Tiki Room. We did a little shopping and headed out to go to Disney Springs for dinner at Raglan Road.

We got there a little early as we were combining two reservations for a total of 8 people. I stopped at the front desk at Pop the night before to see if they could help us. Erik called Raglan Road and they hooked us up. We wanted to get there early to make sure everything was set. Dinner was the four us, Dee, Christy and my cousin and her boyfriend. Jen got the burger and one of the seasonal cocktails. I tried it, it was tasty. I had the braised beef and the Iced Irish. Ok, Jen and i had two drinks each.

We called it a night and went to our new home, Coronado Springs. We are pleased with our room location - Casistas 1. I booked a standard room but we were upgraded to preferred. Bonus!

We were still pretty full from dinner so we walked around and explored the resort. I haven't stayed here since the tower was opened. I love this resort.

Thursday was another Epcot day. We started the morning with breakfast at Trattoria al Forno with Abby and Kevin. This is one of my favorite breakfast spots. I had the poached eggs and Jen had the fruit plate. For drinks, I got an iced coffee with frangelico and Jen had a Sangria.

After breakfast, we walked to Epcot. Abby and Kevin had to go back to Beach Club to meet up with Dee and Christy. Jen and I waited for them naturally in a bar (Rose & Crown). We stopped at the World Showplace building and sampled some maple syrup. Picked up a few things at the Food and Wine festival store. We made our way around World Showcase. I got a drink at the bar outside of Regal Eagle (moonshine sour) and watched the mariachi band with Christy while the others shopped in the AP store. We had to leave the theater after the last set as they were going to clean. We sat at a table outside of the American Pavilion and talked, drank and laughed.

Jen, Abby, Kevin and I had a dinner reservation at Chef de France. Dee and Christy were having dinner at Kona. We said our good byes to Dee and Christy. We had a little time before our reservation Jen and I watched the Beauty and Beast sing a long. Abby went to Mouse Gears and Kevin ran backed to Beach Club to drop some stuff off.

Dinner was good. I had the beef bourguignon and Jen got the steak. We did the pre fixe menu which included a glass of wine.

After dinner, we stopped at the World Traveler store for more shopping. We said our good byes to Abby and Kevin.

Friday is our last full day

We go home on Saturday. We will add pictures over the next few days.

We will write about our day at Animal Kingdom later. Today, we go home

Jen just left to start her drive. I am getting the "tragical express" at 10:45.

Want to add more on our dinner at Chefs de France. My dinner was good (but not as good as I have had it in the past). The others ordered the steak which they did not enjoy.

I had it booked for dinner in November since I hadn't been there in a while. After dinner the other night, I decided to cancel it. I will be working that day from my room and have Epcot booked that day. Since I will only have a few hours once I get there, I will either get quick service or the food booths for festival of the Holidays.

Oh I love all of this! I can't wait to see the pictures!