re: WDW and Disney Cruise line aboard Disney Dream (pics and reviews now included)

Spent the morning yesterday at the Boardwalk Villas pool.





Had 12:25 reservations at Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom and we loved it.

I had the Shiriki Noodle Salad (Noodles, Edamame Beans, Mushrooms, Green Mango, and Cucumber tossed with a Sweet Chili Sauce) and the Orinoco Ida's Cachapas ( House-made Corn Pancakes, Mojo-braised Pork, Black Bean Salad, and Avocado Cream).






Wife had the Trader Sam's Head-on Shrimp ( Sustainable Local Farm-raised Shrimp tossed in a Chili-Garlic Sauce and served with Chinese Broccoli and Jasmine Rice)...didnt think a pic was necessary.

After lunch we headed to Magic Carpets of Aladdin then Splash and Thunder Mnt the saw the Festival of Fantasy Parade.


















After the parade (in my opinion the best day parade in Magic Kingdom History) we knocked out our Mine Train FP+ then headed over to the Polynesian for the Spirit of Aloha Dinner show. I've honestly never read a good review about the shot but we LOVE Hoop De Doo, hated Backyard BBQ and had to see of ourselves and so glad we did. Yes, the show was cheesy but there is alot of talent there and I don't think the food there is much off of Ohana (if at all).

They stopped serving alcohol (included) about 30 minutes before the show ended which I thought was a bit early but still had a good time.

We had tier 1 seating booked at 180 days.



Ribs, Chicken, pulled pork, rice











Somoan fire dancer was better than any I've seen even in Hawaii



After dinner we went to the grand floridan for a few drinks poolside then headed to the contemporary to watch Happily Ever After.

I liked it but definitely not the same experience as watch Wishes from the nearby resorts