“More Milkshake”? ... “Just a little, please” … “Suuuurrre”!

“More Milkshake”? ... “Just a little, please” … “Suuuurrre”!

A lazy morning, we slept in and took our time getting ready to go to the Sassagoula Float Works Food court at our resort. Beignets were calling my name – it has been over five years since I have had one, and I am ready.  Unfortunately, they were not as good as I remembered, still good – but I think the dough was over worked – a little tough (according to Alton Brown’s theory).  Anna Grace or AG (Johnson) had a teacher work-day today and was coming to join us.  Laura (AG’s mom) and little sister, Abbi and AG met us right after breakfast and joined us for a couple of hours at the pool.

 Laura and Abbi headed home before lunch and the rest of us rode the ferry boat from our hotel to Disney Springs (new name for Downtown Disney) for lunch.  We had a couple of coupons for Earl of Sandwich, so that was our pick for lunch.  Kelsi bought a Minnie Ears Red Shirt and we window shopped for a while before heading back to get ready for dinner. Five (5) people (4 girls and 1 guy) need showers before leaving for our dinner reservations.   One person in the shower,  one getting ready to hop in, one coming out into the dressing area (love the privacy curtain in the dressing area that sections off the bedroom and TV section of the room).  Our assembly line worked well and we left on time.  Took a Resort Bus to the Magic Kingdom, and then planned to take the Ferry across Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake to the Wilderness Lodge for dinner at Whispering Canyon.   As we neared the queue area waiting on our boat, we could see the top of our ride rounding the corner to the dock – perfect timing!  Except for the jagged streak lighting up the sky amidst dark skies.  The Skipper at the dock explained to us that they just radioed to say they were taking our boat out of commission because of lightening in the area. The Disney boat masters were sending another boat – the large ferry that could still operate in lightening, but it would be a few minutes before it arrived.

I texted Laura since her family had arrived early and she let the dining room know what was going on and that we would be few minutes late.  Her family explored the Wilderness Resort and joined in on a Hidden Mickey Scavenger Hunt. This resort is beautiful, yet rustic – very cool.  A little over my budget, but I love to visit here and this dinner tonight has become a Disney tradition for us; especially when we are with first-timers; so much fun.

We finally arrived about 10 minutes late and were seated quickly after arriving. Settling in, we ordered our food. This restaurant is by Southern terms, a hoot!  Loud and fun, while waiting on our food, Abbi sucked on a lemon (her mom’s doing…) and Sam and Lydia joined in the pony race (Stick horses) and the Hokey Pokey.  Most at our table ordered the Family Style Skillet (pork, beef, chicken, ribs, corn and potatoes, with salad). Lauryn and I ordered Ribs.

(Spoiler Alert below – if you have never been to Whispering Canyon)

As soon as our food arrived, Sam asked for Ketchup (we prompted him to ask) and the waitress “hollered” loudly, “We Need Ketchup”.   Three bottles arrived (people bring them from their own table), then two more, then a few more – whoa – enough! Everyone was laughing. The food is so good here and we enjoyed our visit here with our family, the Johnson’s.  The waitress came around asking for refills and asked me if I wanted more Milkshake, and I motioned that I just wanted a little more, and Sam ask for a Large refill of ice water and in her Southern drawl smiled and said, “Suuuurrrre”!  

The waitress appeared back with a tiny 3-4 inch cup of vanilla milkshake for me and a giant 1.5 liter glass of water for Sam. We laughed so hard and Sam kept mimicking her over and over saying “Suuuurrre”!  Sam kept eating “more potato’s and sausage, please” and insisted he needed to finish his very large water. 

I told him when he went to bed that night he was just going to blow up.  As we were settling the bill and preparing to leave – guess where Sam was - yep, restroom as right around the corner!  I have a feeling he may have had to stop again on the way home.  Lauryn and Kelsi of course had to share how many times I sprayed our shoes with Lysol. Laura just shook her head – she knows me and loves me anyway J

For a rest day, we stayed pretty busy, and with lightening in the area, and a busy day planned for tomorrow, we turned in early.   Night all!