On this trip (which we are still on for at least another couple of days), we used the mobile food ordering service that is inside the My Disney Experience App. This feature allows you to preorder and pay for food at various counter services at the 4 theme parks, and one in DS. Supposedly, it will expand even more as they add more counter service.
The take home review of this feature is: IT IS FREAKING AWESOME!
Say you want to order food from Flame Tree BBQ. You tap on "Order Food" section in the App. It will then list all the quick service restaurants that are able to prepare your order. Under Animal Kingdom theme park, you'll find Flame Tree BBQ. Tap on that, and you will be shown the menu that are available for mobile app ordering (for Flame Tree, it is identical to the one you get standing in line at the counter. For Sunshine Season, there are items that are not listed in the current menu list for that establishment).
You then pick the item you want, ADD to your selection, and add as many as you want. Also note that you may have the ability to customize, as in the type of side dishes if the item comes with it. So you may want to keep the default fries, or maybe change it to a fruit cup.
You also may add drinks, desserts, side dishes, etc., anything that is on the listed menu.
Then, once you are done with your selection, you place your order. This is where it will be processed to be paid. Then you will be presented with a button that said "I"m here, process my order now", or something to that effect. It is only THEN will they start preparing your order. Once your order is ready, the app will refresh that page and will tell you that your order is ready to be picked up.
Picking up the order is simple. You either give the name of the person who ordered it, or the order number that is displayed on your app. At each counter service that accept mobile order, there is a location denoted by a sign on where you should go to pick it up.
Having used it MANY times on this trip, this is one of the most convenient feature that we have come across with. It saves time standing in line, or the aggravation of standing behind a group of people who seem to only start to figure out what they want when they get to the cashier. Many times, we often start the order even before we got to the place we want to eat. When we get there, I would indicate that they should start the order while we look for a place to sit. Often times, it takes less than 5 minutes before we get the notice that our order is ready.
From what I can see, there are still not many guests who are making use of this feature, so the efficiency of this service may change as more and more people use it. But as of now, I can't think of any sane reason for anyone not to use this. Unless of course, you enjoy standing in long lines that crawl.
Zz.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Monday, December 11, 2017
Friday, December 08, 2017
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Gifts from the D23 event at DHS
The Christmas tree at DHS
Donald at DHS for Christmas
The Tower Hotel at Christmas
D23 holiday event.
D23 holiday event at DHS
Tuesday, December 05, 2017
Donald at the Christmas party
Was having a cookie at Star Traders when the sign went on
Donald’s lunch
Donald in ToylLand
2017 DVC Moonlight Magic
Saturday, December 02, 2017
Disney To Remove "Frozen" Short From "Coco" Screenings
Considering that they should have had an inkling that this would happen after the earlier screenings in Mexico, Disney is kinda slow to react. Still, they have instructed movie theaters to remove the LONG 22-minute "Olaf's Frozen Adventure" before the screening of "Coco".
The Frozen short has been especially problematic for a number of reasons. Length is the biggest issue, of course, since the actual movie doesn't start until 40 minutes after the advertised time, between trailers, ads, and Olaf. That's a lot of extra sitting around for an audience comprised primarily of kids expecting a story about music and family, set against the backdrop of Mexico's Dia de los Muertos.
Hopefully, Disney won't try this again anytime soon, especially considering that this could easily ruin the masterpiece that is "Coco".
Zz.
The Frozen short has been especially problematic for a number of reasons. Length is the biggest issue, of course, since the actual movie doesn't start until 40 minutes after the advertised time, between trailers, ads, and Olaf. That's a lot of extra sitting around for an audience comprised primarily of kids expecting a story about music and family, set against the backdrop of Mexico's Dia de los Muertos.
Hopefully, Disney won't try this again anytime soon, especially considering that this could easily ruin the masterpiece that is "Coco".
Zz.
Friday, December 01, 2017
DVC Moonlight Magic 2018
I'm posting this here more for my own benefit, so that I don't have to hunt around for the info or trying to find the DVC e-mail containing this.
DVC has announced the dates and location of the Moonlight Magic for 2018. They are;
DVC has announced the dates and location of the Moonlight Magic for 2018. They are;
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Jan. 11 and 28, and
Feb. 6 at Magic Kingdom Park
(Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates Dec 7. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on Dec 21.) |
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March 21, April 17
and May 16 at Disney's
Animal Kingdom
Theme Park
(Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates Feb 8. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on Feb 22.) |
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May 30 and June 11
at Disney's Typhoon
Lagoon
Water Park
(Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates April 19. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on May 3.) |
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July 16 and Aug. 13
at Epcot
(Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates June 6. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on June 20.) |
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Sept. 19 and 26, and
Oct. 3 at Disney's
Hollywood Studios
(Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates Aug 30. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on Sept. 13.) |
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Nov. 15 at Disney California Adventure Park
(Booking begins for all Members on Oct. 4.) |
Monday, November 27, 2017
Coco
If you have not gone out and see "Coco", you need to smack yourself on the back of your head and buy a ticket immediately. It is a MASTERPIECE!
Outside of the opening sequence of "Up" and the ending to "Toy Story 3", no other Disney/Pixar movie has caused adults to sob or shed tears in the movie theater.
Go see it now before someone spoiled the story for you.
Zz.
Outside of the opening sequence of "Up" and the ending to "Toy Story 3", no other Disney/Pixar movie has caused adults to sob or shed tears in the movie theater.
Go see it now before someone spoiled the story for you.
Zz.
Friday, November 03, 2017
Review of Paddlefish at Disney Springs
What was formerly Fulton Crab House, Paddlefish at Disney Springs seems to offer a larger range of menu beyond just seafood. Hey, what's wrong with seafood-centric menu?
I wonder if they still have those crabcakes that Fulton had? I must say that I was a fan of the old Fulton. It definitely needed an update, but we'll see if Paddlefish is any good. I hope they still have the 20% discount for DVC members for lunch! :)
Zz.
I wonder if they still have those crabcakes that Fulton had? I must say that I was a fan of the old Fulton. It definitely needed an update, but we'll see if Paddlefish is any good. I hope they still have the 20% discount for DVC members for lunch! :)
Zz.
Tuesday, October 03, 2017
Epcot's 35th Anniversary Illuminations Tag
Epcot's 35th Anniversary tag at the end of Illuminations.
Zz.
Zz.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
The Light Lab at EPCOT
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
Changes to WDW security
Some changes to security at Disney World have been noticed. At the Transportation and Ticket Center, you must go through security before going to the ferry to MK or the Monorails. At MK the security line has been moved forward so that people exiting the Monorail or ferry can go directly to the entrance. Bus passengers must still go through security at MK.
Guests taking the Monorail at the Polynesian must go through security first. This is probably the case at the Grand Floridian and Contemporary although not observed first hand yet. So, guests arriving at MK by Monorail or ferry have already been checked at the starting point.
Security at the other parks is still setup to require everyone to go through security regardless of the transportation used.
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Guests taking the Monorail at the Polynesian must go through security first. This is probably the case at the Grand Floridian and Contemporary although not observed first hand yet. So, guests arriving at MK by Monorail or ferry have already been checked at the starting point.
Security at the other parks is still setup to require everyone to go through security regardless of the transportation used.
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Chocolate Beauty and the Beast
Friday, September 22, 2017
Mayor of Halloweentown
Found this cute thing at Walgreens, just in time for Halloween this year.
They don't have many (as is the typical SOP at Walgreens). So I had to buy one right away before they are gone.
Zz.
They don't have many (as is the typical SOP at Walgreens). So I had to buy one right away before they are gone.
Zz.
Donald's Mexican dinner
Donald's lunch
Donald's day
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Donald at Food and Wine 2017
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Zombie night at Trader Sam's
The Uh-Oa drink at Trader Sam's
Food and Wine 2017
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