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28-06-2008, 01:09 AM
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Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
Article in today's NYTimes about dining around WDW, mainly the upscale
restaurants.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...l+disney&st=nyt
If you can't get there by link, the title is in the subject line, and it's
in the Escapes section.
The author was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and wine and the
higher end restaurants, gives a nice review of the Animal Kingdom and the
Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Reviewed:
California Grill
Jiko
Flying Fish Cafe
Victoria & Alberts
and Dole Whips!
Ellen 
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28-06-2008, 01:23 AM
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#2
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
In article <486502af$0$5022$607ed4bc@cv.net>,
EllenGee61 <ellengee@optonline.net> wrote:
>Article in today's NYTimes about dining around WDW, mainly the upscale
>restaurants.
>
>http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...l+disney&st=nyt
Actually, you only need this much of the link:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...s/27disney.html
Nice to see some attention paid to the better food available
at WDW.
I'm sure she's wrong about the pool at AKL, though. Okay, it
isn't *really* deep, but doesn't it go to at least five or
5.5 feet?
Patty
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28-06-2008, 01:39 AM
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#3
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
On Jun 27, 11:23*am, Patty Winter <pat...@wintertime.com> wrote:
> In article <486502af$0$5022$607ed...@cv.net>,
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> EllenGee61 <ellen...@optonline.net> wrote:
> >Article in today's NYTimes about dining around WDW, mainly the upscale
> >restaurants.
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> >http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...disney.html?scp...
>
> Actually, you only need this much of the link:
>
> http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...s/27disney.html
>
> Nice to see some attention paid to the better food available
> at WDW.
>
> I'm sure she's wrong about the pool at AKL, though. Okay, it
> isn't *really* deep, but doesn't it go to at least five or
> 5.5 feet?
>
> Patty
I take it there are no quiet pools at AKL?
Cindy
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28-06-2008, 01:42 AM
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
Did you catch the 'mis'reference to the AFRICAN Kingdom Lodge? lol
NYTimes needs better fact checkers! haha
Ellen
"Patty Winter" <patty1@wintertime.com> wrote in message
news:486505dc$0$17144$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net...
>
> In article <486502af$0$5022$607ed4bc@cv.net>,
> EllenGee61 <ellengee@optonline.net> wrote:
>>Article in today's NYTimes about dining around WDW, mainly the upscale
>>restaurants.
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>>http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...l+disney&st=nyt
>
> Actually, you only need this much of the link:
>
> http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...s/27disney.html
>
> Nice to see some attention paid to the better food available
> at WDW.
>
> I'm sure she's wrong about the pool at AKL, though. Okay, it
> isn't *really* deep, but doesn't it go to at least five or
> 5.5 feet?
>
>
> Patty
>
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28-06-2008, 02:04 AM
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#5
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
EllenGee61 wrote:
> Article in today's NYTimes about dining around WDW, mainly the upscale
> restaurants.
>
> http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...l+disney&st=nyt
>
> If you can't get there by link, the title is in the subject line, and it's
> in the Escapes section.
>
> The author was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and wine and the
> higher end restaurants, gives a nice review of the Animal Kingdom and the
> Animal Kingdom Lodge.
>
> Reviewed:
> California Grill
> Jiko
> Flying Fish Cafe
> Victoria & Alberts
> and Dole Whips!
Finally, Dole Whips are given their rightful place.
--
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- Magical Manager of the Mysteriously Missing Main Street Magic Shop
- Curator: The Disney Extinct Attractions Graveyard
- <http://www.flickr.com/groups/disney_graveyard/>
- Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/barrywallis/
- DLR Pictures: http://members.cox.net/dl.album
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28-06-2008, 02:38 AM
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#6
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
Patty Winter wrote:
> In article <486502af$0$5022$607ed4bc@cv.net>,
> EllenGee61 <ellengee@optonline.net> wrote:
>> Article in today's NYTimes about dining around WDW, mainly the upscale
>> restaurants.
>>
>> http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...l+disney&st=nyt
>
> Actually, you only need this much of the link:
>
> http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...s/27disney.html
>
> Nice to see some attention paid to the better food available
> at WDW.
Yes, and I'd have to agree with his assessment on Flying Fish - the crab
cakes were sub-par. He never seemed to mention the ridiculous markup on
wines. I understand that restaurants are going to mark-up wine to at
least double the regular retail price, but at Disney, they often server
a glass at or above the price of a whole bottle. Some of that So.
African wine he talked is really good, and one of the best aspects is
the price is reasonable, but for what sells at Publix for maybe
$10/bottle is nearly $50 at WDW. Because of that, I tend to drink
liquor instead as it seems to be a better value.
And slightly off-topic, I found this to be the case on cruise ships as
well. Wine on our RCCL cruise was ridiculously overpriced, even through
the "wine packages". However, cocktails were reasonable. A Johnnie
Walker and soda was $5.75, which included the gratuity. Out local TGI
Friday's charges more than that - around $7, which is about the price at
WDW.
> I'm sure she's wrong about the pool at AKL, though. Okay, it
> isn't *really* deep, but doesn't it go to at least five or
> 5.5 feet?
I don't recall any depth to the AKL pool at all. I am pretty sure it
was maybe 4.5' at the most because I remember having to squat to keep my
shoulder under the water. But of course my memory could be failing me.
--
- RODNEY
Next WDW Vacation?
Who knows...
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28-06-2008, 03:57 AM
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#7
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
In article <218f62c6-fba3-4662-90f1-e38625562ca3@m36g2000hse.googlegroups.com>,
Tom & Cindy <cwlopi@aol.com> wrote:
> [older text deleted]
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>I take it there are no quiet pools at AKL?
That's correct, just the big pool and two spas.
But had they not been traveling with children, they could have
gone to the pool later in the evening when the kids are gone
and there's hardly anyone around. I've had some very peaceful
floating-aimlessly sessions in that pool.
BTW, what is the meaning of a "quiet pool" at WDW? Are they
meant to be a more subdued environment all the time, or just
at night? Do the Disney folks patrol them to keep order?
Patty
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28-06-2008, 04:16 AM
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#8
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
> BTW, what is the meaning of a "quiet pool" at WDW? Are they
> meant to be a more subdued environment all the time, or just
> at night? Do the Disney folks patrol them to keep order?
>
>
> Patty
>
I think the Disney definition of quiet pool would mean those smaller, out of
the way pools tucked among rooms in the moderate resorts as opposed to the
centrally located larger "theme" pools. (The Caribbean Beach resort comes to
mind). Having never stayed in anything other than value and moderate
resorts, that's my best guess. Anyone else?
Ellen
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28-06-2008, 04:21 AM
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#9
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
On Jun 27, 2:16*pm, "EllenGee61" <ellen...@optonline.net> wrote:
> > BTW, what is the meaning of a "quiet pool" at WDW? Are they
> > meant to be a more subdued environment all the time, or just
> > at night? Do the Disney folks patrol them to keep order?
>
> > Patty
>
> I think the Disney definition of quiet pool would mean those smaller, outof
> the way pools tucked among rooms in the moderate resorts as opposed to the
> centrally located larger "theme" pools. (The Caribbean Beach resort comesto
> mind). * Having never stayed in anything other than value and moderate
> resorts, that's my best guess. *Anyone else?
> Ellen *
As an example, the Boardwalk offers a quiet pool on the Inn side and
another on the Villas side. They are smaller with none of the frills
(slides, etc.) of the main (Luna Park) pool. Because the main pool
gets most of the action, these are "quiet"-er.
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28-06-2008, 04:30 AM
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#10
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
In article <48652e77$0$5020$607ed4bc@cv.net>,
EllenGee61 <ellengee@optonline.net> wrote:
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>I think the Disney definition of quiet pool would mean those smaller, out of
>the way pools tucked among rooms in the moderate resorts as opposed to the
>centrally located larger "theme" pools.
Oh yeah, I know *what* they are. I just wasn't sure why Disney
defines them as "quiet." As Steve noted, they might naturally
be quieter because they don't have slides and other frills.
But I'm wondering whether Disney takes other steps to keep
them quiet.
Patty
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28-06-2008, 04:43 AM
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#11
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
On Jun 27, 2:30*pm, Patty Winter <pat...@wintertime.com> wrote:
> In article <48652e77$0$5020$607ed...@cv.net>,
>
> EllenGee61 <ellen...@optonline.net> wrote:
>
> >I think the Disney definition of quiet pool would mean those smaller, out of
> >the way pools tucked among rooms in the moderate resorts as opposed to the
> >centrally located larger "theme" pools.
>
> Oh yeah, I know *what* they are. I just wasn't sure why Disney
> defines them as "quiet." As Steve noted, they might naturally
> be quieter because they don't have slides and other frills.
> But I'm wondering whether Disney takes other steps to keep
> them quiet.
>
> Patty
I've never seen any particular action by CMs to keep them quiet. They
are quiet by nature but, they can get a bit boisterous when the crowds
pick up - it just doesn't seem to happen often in my experience.
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28-06-2008, 05:55 AM
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#12
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
"EllenGee61" <ellengee@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:486502af$0$5022$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> Article in today's NYTimes about dining around WDW, mainly the upscale
> restaurants.
>
> http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/06/2...l+disney&st=nyt
>
> If you can't get there by link, the title is in the subject line, and it's
> in the Escapes section.
>
> The author was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and wine and
> the higher end restaurants, gives a nice review of the Animal Kingdom and
> the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
>
> Reviewed:
> California Grill
> Jiko
> Flying Fish Cafe
> Victoria & Alberts
> and Dole Whips!
>
> Ellen
I read the story and I see some snot that's MUCH easier to please as she
ages. Good for her. She'll get so much more out of life if she lowers her
standards. Thanks for the link.
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28-06-2008, 06:52 AM
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#13
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:39:53 -0700 (PDT), "Tom & Cindy"
<cwlopi@aol.com> wrote:
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>I take it there are no quiet pools at AKL?
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>Cindy
Well, yeah there is, but only the animals can use it.
http://www.keanespics.com/ThemePark...82187C29171.htm
(It's off the to the right...)
Keane
--
When stars are born, They possess a gift or two,
One of them is this, They have the power to make a wish come true...
-- Wishes
Visit my site: http://keanespics.com
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28-06-2008, 07:10 AM
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
On 27 Jun 2008 18:30:21 GMT, Patty Winter <patty1@wintertime.com>
wrote:
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>In article <48652e77$0$5020$607ed4bc@cv.net>,
>EllenGee61 <ellengee@optonline.net> wrote:
>>
>>I think the Disney definition of quiet pool would mean those smaller, out of
>>the way pools tucked among rooms in the moderate resorts as opposed to the
>>centrally located larger "theme" pools.
>
>Oh yeah, I know *what* they are. I just wasn't sure why Disney
>defines them as "quiet." As Steve noted, they might naturally
>be quieter because they don't have slides and other frills.
>But I'm wondering whether Disney takes other steps to keep
>them quiet.
>
>
>Patty
I don't know, they've always been 'quieter' by nature. No piped in
music, etc. The bad part is, they don't sell adult beverages around
the quiet pools.
When I'm not in the parks, I'm usually around a quiet pool reading
a book...
Keane
--
When stars are born, They possess a gift or two,
One of them is this, They have the power to make a wish come true...
-- Wishes
Visit my site: http://keanespics.com
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28-06-2008, 08:22 AM
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Re: Call it Disney's Food Kingdom...
In article <iila64t5fv2m8be9fiqkgdhlklrtg1u1cp@4ax.com>,
Keane <keane@keanespics.com> wrote:
> [previous text deleted]
> The bad part is, they don't sell adult beverages around
>the quiet pools.
Umm, maybe that's part of the reason *why* they're quieter,
Keane. ;-) "Hey, Joey, toss me another Coors!"
Patty
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