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Rider Switch

Rider Switch

 

Rider Switch is the way we have survived many trips to Disney (Land and World!) and be able to have both my husband and I able to ride our favorite rides. If you have a child under the height requirement for a certain ride, or one that simply does not want to ride the ride, you can go to the entrance of the ride and ask the cast member for a rider swap. You need to have the too small or doesn’t want to ride child with you to get the switch pass.

Any ride with a height requirement offers rider switch passes. When you want to use your rider switch pass, you usually just go to the fastpass entrance to gain entry via the fastpass lane. However, each ride has different requirements, which should be stated on the pass or told to you by the cast member. For example, at Disneyland (at least the last time we were there!! They change OFTEN!) You actually take your rider switch to the exit (or the handicap entrance) of the ride at Indiana Jones, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

They change what they allow with rider swap and how they do it on each of our trips – or so it seems. Last time we were at Disneyland, the other adult and up to 2 guests could use the rider swap. At Disney World last time, they allowed one adult and up to 3 guests on the rider swap. So just be warned it could change at any time!

We have a couple of different strategies for using our rider swap effectively for our family.

  1. We will get fastpasses for the entire family. One parent will go through with the older kids that want to ride, we get the rider swap, and they use their fastpasses, while the other parent goes on another ride with the other kids (or gets them a snack, etc.). We then swap small kids, and the older kids get to ride the ride twice in a row using the fastpass lane! If the rider swap doesn’t allow for all the kids, we simply use the extra fastpasses that we had from the family members that didn’t go through the first time.
  2. We basically do exactly what I mentioned above, but instead of swapping right away, we save the pass for later. Either later in the day or later in our trip (when we may not have a fastpass!), we use the pass. We often use it when the younger kids are napping – so they don’t have to wait around bored. It is a great way to spend napping time! The other parent just takes the kids back to the hotel (and the other parent and kids meet them there a little later), or find a shady spot to sit and read while the little ones nap in the stroller. It works REALLY well!

Do you have any favorite strategies for Rider Swap? It is a VERY useful tool when visiting Disney with kids of different ages.

Here is what the Disney site says about their Rider Switch Program:

If Guests in your party don’t want to board an attraction, you don’t have to miss out. One adult can wait with the non-rider while the rest of the party experiences the attraction. The waiting adult can then board the attraction without having to wait in the regular line again when another adult in the party returns to supervise the child or children who do not ride—either because they do not meet the height requirement or simply do not wish to ride.

Rider Switch is available at select attractions at all 4 Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. See a Cast Member at the attraction for more information.

To Use Rider Switch:

1. Check that Rider Switch is offered at the attraction in question by asking a Cast Member.

2. Enter the normal queue with your entire party. At least one adult member of your party and the Guest who will not be riding will then be issued a Rider Switch Pass and asked to wait in a designated area. This group is “Party 2.”

3. The remaining party members, “Party 1,” ride the attraction.

4. After riding the attraction, Party 1 locates Party 2. The non-rider is then “switched” to Party 1.

5. Party 2 enters without having to wait in the regular queue a second time and boards the attraction. The Rider Switch Pass must be presented to a Cast Member at this time.

 

Disney World Resort Refillable Mugs

Disney World Resort Refillable Mugs

We are not big soda drinkers around here. However, when we stay at the Disneyworld Resorts, we always purchase the Refillable Mugs. The longer your stay, the better the value you will get out of your mugs. We purchased length of stay on our last trip, which is 14 days (2 weeks). We were actually there 15 days. Our last day, the nice cast member at the Boardwalk Bakery just added an extra day onto our mugs for us!

The mugs are insulated and keep you beverages cold or hot. They come in different colors – red, blue, yellow, and purple. You can purchase them at any Disney World Resort or you can get them included with some of the Dining Plans.

The mugs can be refilled at any Disney World Resort. They are not resort specific – which is good since we often resort hop/have split stays. On our last trip, we were at the Caribbean Beach Resort for our kids Pirate Adventure, before we checked into Kidani Village. So we bought and filled our mugs while waiting for the kids and then used them at Port Orleans, Kidani Village/Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Boardwalk Resort.

The Rapid Fill system is a newer system at Disneyworld. Rapid fill mugs have an RFID chip in the bottom that tell the drink machines whether you are allowed a refill or not (which is why they needed to add-on an extra day for us – we couldn’t get any drinks without it). When you purchase the mug, they are activated for the length of days that you purchase and deactivates when your time is up. You can refill your mugs with Coca-cola products, coffee, hot and iced teas, hot chocolate, and powerade. (my kids LOVED all the hot chocolate!) However, each resort has different options available! When we were at Kidani Village (Animal Kingdom Villas), there was not really a big variety when compared to the Boardwalk resort. Each resort has a different place to refill your mug – usually at the quick service restaurant, except Kidani – which is in the Gift Shop, and Boardwalk resort – which is in the Boardwalk Bakery (with a separate entrance for mug refills!). You can also get them refilled at the pool bars (the boardwalk bar had options not available elsewhere – like ginger ale!) No Alcoholic beverages, milk, or juices are available.

We would fill our mugs before leaving our resorts in the mornings. We would rinse them out at the parks and fill them with ice water from quick service restaurants. Then refill again during our pool breaks and before heading to our villa for the evening.

To fill your mug, you place the mug on the tray below the dispenser. Sometimes it can be a little picky, but we didn’t have too much trouble with it. There are screens on the dispensers to direct you along the way, and tell you when your next refill is – usually in 2 minutes (to prevent you from using the mug to fill larger or multiple containers with one mug)

There is a mug washing station at each refill station. We would throw ours in the dishwasher in our villa as well. You can always cut some sponges – before leaving home – and preload them with dish soap. You can then easily use them to wash the mugs in any sink.

We are BIG water drinkers around here. However, we still find these a good value at the resorts because it is nice to have a break from the Orlando water, and the variety (Hot chocolate!) is really nice!

Disney World Resort Refillable Mugs

Lost Children at Disney Parks

  I think losing at child at a Disney park is always one of my top worries when going. We have a system where if the kids are not in the stroller, they need to be holding someone’s hand or holding onto the stroller.

When they are little, I laminate several pieces of paper with our names, phone number, hotel we are staying at, etc. and attach it to a key ring or a book ring and attach it to their shoes (laces or velcro – just feed the ring through), the zipper of their coats, or the belt loops on their pants. (See above picture) I also have written our phone number on their arms and then used some Liquid Bandage to keep it from washing off.

We also drilled into our kids, that if they ever get seperated, to go to the nearest ride, store, or restaurant, find a Cast Member that works there, tell them you’re lost, and they will help you. We then point out cast members working, as we go through the parks, at can help them if lost. Also point out the security guards.

Here is what the Disney website says about Lost Children:

A child who becomes separated from his or her parents while in the park will be escorted by a Cast Member to the Baby Care Center. Once there, the child will be looked after until the parent comes to claim the child.

Please report any lost children to a Cast Member, and Disney Resort security personnel will assist you.

 

After our many, many trips to Disney, we hadn’t lost a child… Well, until our last trip to Disneyland that is! It was mid-afternoon and I headed back to the hotel with the little ones for a nap (they were already asleep in the stroller). The older 2 wanted to ride Kali River Rapids before going back to the hotel, so my husband went with them, while I went back to the hotel across the street. After I get settled into the hotel, I get a call from my husband that he lost our daughter. Apparently, after the ride, the parade was ending. They warched the end, because they couldn’t get out of the park anyway, but as the crowds were dispersing, she got seperated. My husband went to the closest Security Guard and told them she was lost. I was frantic, as I was not there and stuck at the hotel with sleeping babies. Not long after I got off the phone with my husband, I get a call from a California number that I didn’t know. Usually, I do not answer numbers that I don’t know. Luckily, I noticed it was a California number and knew it was about my daughter. It was a Disney security guard and he had our daughter. He told me where they were and called my husband to let him know and pick her up. He had her 5 minutes later. The whole thing was probably only 15-20 minutes total, but it felt much longer!! Turns out, she listened to us! She was 9 at the time, knew our phone numbers, went right to the restaurant near Soarin’ over California, found a security guard, had him call my phone number and a few minutes later, my husband had her again. So YAY! Kids do listen! So that is our story (and hopefull ONLY!)  of losing one of our kids at Disney.

Disney First Aid Stations

 
 To be honest, I never really gave much thought to the First Aid Stations at the Disney Parks – Until our last visit that is! After more visits than I can count, we found ourselves in need of the first aid station at Hollywood Studios. My 4 year old tripped in front of the Great Movie Ride. This was apparently a severe trip, because his knee starting pouring blood. Some people passing handed us some napkins – but the bleeding wouldn’t stop. My husband scooped him up and we headed to the first aid station.

He got there first, because I had the stroller, and 3 other kids. The nurse took them to a room in the back. It actually took them awhile to get the bleeding to slow down. Then she cleaned up his wound and put a giant baind-aid on it. Luckily, he didn’t need stitches – wasn’t that deep, just large! She then gave us extra bandages and antiboitic cream to keep on his wound. Which was good, because he needed more bandaids with all the bleeding! We actually had to get some more from Animal Kingdom Lodge later…

I was impressed at how clean, professional, well-stocked, and prepared they are in the first-aid stations! People came in while we were there with different ailments – blisters, sunblock in their eyes, etc. I would not hesitate to use the first aid station again, if needed! (hopefully we won’t need it!)

I will now be taking note of where the First Aid Stations are in each Disney Park. Luckily, some people directed us where it was when we needed it! (near the entrance of Hollywood Studios – just an FYI)

From the Disney Website:

If you begin to feel ill or find that you require medical assistance, please visit one of our conveniently located First Aid centers.

Nurses are available during normal park operating hours to offer over-the-counter medications, bandages and other quick remedies so that you can begin enjoying your vacation again. If you are unable to come to a First Aid location, please tell the nearest Cast Member and a nurse may be able to assist you in the parks.

In-room medical services are also available at all Walt Disney Resort hotels. Simply touch “Front Desk” from your in-room phone for assistance, 24 hours a day.

At Disney World, Complimentary transportation is available to and from Urgent Care and many insurance plans are accepted. Call (407) 934-2273 for more info.

Annual Pass Price Increases

Both Disneyland and Disneyworld experienced changes in their annual passes this morning. I heard late last night (at like 11pm – changes went into effect at midnight) that this was probably going to happen. If you are wondering about day tickets to the parks, insiders report that the price of one- and multi-day tickets to the resorts are expected to increase in November. *sigh* I wish I could buy our Disneyland tickets for next year ahead! (why do they have to expire? That is the BEST things about Disney World tickets – they don’t expire until you use them!)

Now for Disneyland, this seems to be a once or twice yearly change. We had annual passes a few years ago, and the price of those passes has almost doubled in price from what we paid just 4 years ago (we paid $329 for the Deluxe – I bought it before the price increase that year). However, I see why Disneyland has to make them more expensive. Disneyland seems to experience record attendance levels each year even with the increased prices. Many locals make the parks busy, even during the “low” Seasons.

As for Disney World, there seemed to be mixed reviews about the increase. There was an increase in prices, but they also included photopass pictures and parking, so many don’t seem to mind the increase

Disneyland Changes:

  • SoCal Select $329, increased by $30 from $299
    • $19.17 per month, $99 Down Payment (California Resident)
    • Up to 10% off select dining and merchandise
    • Blockout dates apply
  • SoCal Passport $439, increased by $50 from $389
    • Available for Renewals Only
    • Blockout dates apply
  • Deluxe $599, increased by $50 from $549
    • $41.67 per month, $99 Down Payment (California Resident)
    • Up to 10% off select dining and merchandise
    • Blockout dates apply
  • Premium
    • Suspended from Purchase
  • Signature $849 (New Tier)
    • $62.50 per month, $99 Down Payment (California Resident)
    • Includes Disney Photopass Downloads
    • Up to 15% off select dining
    • Up to 20% off select merchandise
    • Blocked out on from December 19th – January 2nd
    • Includes Parking
    • Premium was previously priced at $779
  • Signature Plus $1049 (New Tier)
    • $79.17 per month, $99 Down Payment (California Resident)
    • Includes Disney Photopass Downloads
    • Up to 15% off select dining
    • Up to 20% off select merchandise
    • Includes Parking
    • 365 Day Access to the Disneyland Resort
    • Premium was previously priced at $779
  • Premier $1439, increased $340 from $1099
    • Admission to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort parks
    • Includes Parking
    • No Blackout Dates

 

Disneyworld Annual Pass Changes:

  • The Disney Platinum Plus Pass: New Non-Resident: $829 + tax / Florida Residents and DVC Members $729 + tax. Renewal: Non-Resident $705 + tax / Florida Residents and DVC Members $619 + tax. Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Both water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. As well as the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and the Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course. Provides free PhotoPass downloads and Parking. Has no blackout dates. 
  • The Disney Platinum Pass: New Non-Resident: $749 + tax / Florida Residents and DVC Members: $649 + tax. Renewal: Non-Resident $635 + tax / Florida Residents and DVC Members $549 + tax. Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Provides free PhotoPass downloads and Parking. Has no blackout dates.
  • The Disney Gold Pass: (Florida Resident and DVC Member only pass) New: Florida Residents and DVC Members $549 + tax. Renewal: Florida Residents and DVC Members $466 + tax. Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Provides free PhotoPass downloads and Parking. Blackout Dates: December 17–31, 2015; January 1, 2016; March 19–April 1, 2016; December 16–31, 2016; January 1–2, 2017.
  • The Disney Silver Pass: (Florida Resident only) Florida Residents $389 + tax. Renewal: Florida Residents Renewal $330 + tax. Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Provides free Parking. Blackout Dates: December 17–31, 2015; January 1, 2016; March 19–April 1, 2016; December 16–31, 2016; January 1–2, 2017.
  • The Disney Weekday Select Pass: (Florida Resident only) Florida Residents New: $259 + tax. (Currently no renewal information is available) Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Provides free Parking. Blackout on all Weekends and December 17–31, 2015; January 1, 2016; March 19–April 1, 2016; December 16–31, 2016; January 1–2, 2017.
  • The Disney Epcot After 4 pm Pass: (Florida Resident only) New: Florida Resident $249 + tax. Renewal: Florida Resident $211 + tax. Includes admission to Epcot after 4 PM, Free parking.

Free Disney Parks Souvenirs 

 

You can spend a pretty penny at Disneyland or Disneyworld on Souvenirs that your kids “have-to” have. However, there are some free keepsakes that you can pick up on your Disney trips that won’t cost you anything more than admission.

Stickers – Many cast members will give out stickers. The Security guards have some cool ones!

Buttons – my kids love to get the free buttons. Simply visit Guest Services or the front desk of your Disney hotel to pick up a button for your celebration. Anniversaries, Birthday’s, I’m Celebrating, 1st Visit, Just Married, Just Graduated, etc. At Disneyland, the Character Meals give out buttons with your meal (or at least they did last time we were there). We also got Cars Land buttons – my kids collected each of the 8 colors. I am not certain they still do these buttons anymore. We’ve also just been walking through Epcot and gotten buttons from cast members handing them out. Even Aulani gives buttons! The lanyard that my kids keep their buttons on were actually free too – they got them during the “Year of a Million Dreams.” It was one item that we got lucky and were at the right place at the right time.

Kidcot – As you tour the World showcase, there are kidcot stations for your kids to stop at. Last time we were there, they had Duffy Bears and Agent P (one year, they had masks). They can color their Duffy/Agent P at each country – we tell our kid to choose one color at each country, so we can keep moving. They get a stamp at each stop – so they will have a stamp from each country when they are done. In Japan, China, and Morocco, the Cast Member can/will write their name in that language! How fun! Now, on our first couple of visits to Disneyworld, they would give you a poster if you got stamps from each country. Last time, they no longer gave out the poster 🙁

Special events – in the picture, you can see an Olaf fan. They were giving them out for the special Frozen Summer event. Many special events around Disney will give out free items that you can take home.

Birthday Cards – If you are staying at a Disney Resort or going to a Character Meal on your Birthday, you will often be given a birthday card, signed by lots of different characters. Since we often go on my kids birthday’s, they all have several of these cards!

Autopia License – When you ride Autopia, you get a free Driver’s License to take with you.

Buzz Lightyear Astroblasters Ride Photo – you can have the photo taken of you on the ride, including your score, emailed to any email address of your choosing

Autographs – You can create your own book or binder, bring a shirt, hat, or bag, and have the characters sign their names on it.

Innoventions: Inside Innoventions, there are random free souvenirs that you can get. It just depends on what is currently being featured. One year, we got lots of little robots that we made ourselves (my husband LOVED this!), or there are places to get your picture taken and have it emailed to yourself.

Disney Visa Cardholders pictures – if you have a Disney Visa, you can get a free Photopass photo, if you attend the special Cardmember meet and greets. There will be characters for you to meet and take pictures with, and you will receive a free photo to take home – usually with NO wait! In fact, the picture at the top of this blog, is from the visa meet and greet when we were in Epcot on our last trip.

Jedi Diploma – if your kids participate in the Jedi Training academy, they will receive a diploma at the end of their training!

Park Maps – It is fun to collect the maps from all our different trips and see how the parks have changed! You can also get beautiful keepsake ones from the Disneyworld website sent right to your home!

Wilderness Explorer Program – At the Animal Kingdom, they have a Wilderness Explorer program where your kids get a passport and complete activities through the park (this program is different each trip that we take).

 

Cheap Souvenirs:

Pressed Pennies: These aren’t Free, cut they are super cheap. My kids had the BEST time collecting them last time we were at Disney! Seriously, a souvenir for $.51 is hard to beat. Give you kids a certain amount of money, and they can choose pennies as they tour the parks.

Tip: Head to the Disney Store or the outlets (there are ones near both Disneyland and Disneyworld), to pick up your souvenirs before your trip to save money while in the parks!

 

Did I forget anything? Let me know and I’ll add it to the list!

Top 5 quick service meals at Disneyworld

We’ve eaten at many of the quick service restaurants at Disneyworld. We have our favorites, as I am sure you do too! The top 2 I MUST have on every trip to Disney – #1 I often have 2-3 times! Do you have a favorite Quick service meal?

#5 – Flame Tree BBQ – I think this is the best place in Animal Kingdom to eat. I mean, it’s BBQ! The first time we ate there, I was trying to carry all our food, and the water’s spilled all over the food (no lids at Animal Kingdom). I pretty much just burst into tears. It had been a long day, with 2 small children (what did I know then? 2 seems like a cake walk now!). The Cast Member saw me, brought me back to the counter and replaced all the food. She said “It’s ok. Don’t worry! It’s been a long day, huh? We’ll make it all better!” She totally made my day. Since then, this restaurant has a special place in my heart – remembering that Cast member who took care of a young mother who just needed a break.

#4 – Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe – We tend to eat here at least once per trip. The 1/2 a rotisserie Chicken is large enough to share. The toppings bar is fantastic – Nacho cheese! Plus the kids love listening to Sonny Eclipse.

#3 – Lunch at Be Our Guest – We ate lunch here twice on our last trip. The food was pretty good – I enjoyed the Croque Monsieur (see above photo), plus the Gray Stuff is Delicious! The atmosphere and getting the food magically delivered to your table is a nice touch! It is a bit more expensive that most quick service places, but it is worth it at least once per trip.

#2 – Columbia Harbour House – this is a new favorite for us. I simply loved the Lobster Roll and the fact that their menu is more than the regular hot dogs and hamburgers. Plus there are lots of places to sit, even upstairs views, for large families. If you’re not a fan of seafood, you might skip this place, but otherwise, it is a great place to get a different theme park menu.

#1 Tangierine Cafe – This is my FAVORITE quick service at Disneyworld. The Chicken and Lamb Shwarma platter is so good! I eat it at least 2 times per Disneyworld trip. It is large enough to share too! I love getting good food, and a bargain at the same time. I could use some Shwarma right now….

 

Honorable mentions:

Sunshine Seasons in Epcot – there is so much variety here and something to please everyone in the family. While child swapping on Soarin’, we often sit and eat a dessert while waiting for the others on the ride. This is a great place if you have alot of picky eaters that don’t want to eat in the World Showcase!

Hollywood Studios – to be honest, we haven’t really found a quick service place or meal in Hollywood Studios that we love. The kids loved the Sci-fi Drive in – but that is a table service (but it has quick service like prices). If we had to pick one, my kids would pick the Toy Story Pizza Planet because it is “more fun” than the other offerings. It’s just Pizza (mediocre at best – it is theme park pizza after-all). However, if given the choice, I’d rather make reservations for the Sci-fi Drive in or the 50’s Prime Time Cafe.

 

What is your favorite Quick Service Meal at the Disneyworld Parks?

Disney Springs

Downtown Disney at Disney World is now officially called Disney Springs.

Here is what Disney Parks Blog had to say:

Over the last several weeks, “Disney Springs” has started to replace “Downtown Disney” on roadway signage and throughout property. Today, I’m thrilled to share that the name change is official!

Disney Springs is now live online at disneysprings.com and via Twitter at @DisneySprings. And the timing couldn’t be better, as we are now celebrating two new one-of-a-kind dining experiences at The Landing: Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar which debuted last week, and Morimoto Asia, officially opening to guests tomorrow, September 30, 2015.

We couldn’t be more excited to operate under our new name as Disney Springs continues to grow and transform through Summer 2016, truly making it “your place to be.”

 

I’ll probably be calling it Downtown Disney for awhile – takes me awhile to change (especially since that is the name used at Disneyland). Hopefully when all the construction is done, it will be a great new area to visit. The construction made the whole place such a mess on our last visit, we only went down there twice (we were there 2.5 weeks) because of the mess. I’m excited to see the renovation complete on our next trip! (except my kids are still in mourning over the Disney Quest closure)

Winter Summerland vs. Fantasia Gardens

I’ve stated that one of our favorite “extra” activities at Disneyworld is the Mini-golf! They are fun and a great wy to “get away” from the parks for an hour or so.

We’ve done all 3 courses at least 2-4 times each. I’ve reviewed each course here:

Winter Summerland

Fantasia Gardens

 

What I am often asked is: “Which course do you like the most?”

Well, that is a subjective question.

If you are a fan of Fantasia, then you are going to love Fantasia Gardens. If you love Christmas year round, you’ll love Winter Summerland.

I personally love them both, but if I had to choose, I would choose Winter Summerland. It is very easy to get to, being in the parking lot of Blizard Beach. Fantasia Gardens is not difficult to get to, if you have a car, or are staying at an Epcot resort, or you can walk over when visiting Epcot, but it is not nearly as convienet as Winter Summerland.

The number one reason I would pick it over Fantasia? The trees! It is MUCH shadier than Fantasia Gardens. We almost died from the heat at Fantasia last time we were there, with little relief because of the lack of trees.

I love the effects and theming at each one. Each one unique in its own way. If I HAD to pick a favorite side at Winter Summerland, I would probably choose the summer side – even though I want to say winter. The summer side has this bridge with a fish that spits water. I have very fond memories of my oldest boy (when he was little) trying to figure out how to outsmart the fish and get by with getting squirted with water. It was hilarious! Then when we went the last time, my little boys tried to do the same thing! Great memories 🙂

So choose which theming interests you the most. If that doesn’t matter much to you and are going during the day, go for the course with the most shade 🙂 Regardless of which course you choose, you are going to have a wonderful time with many great memories made!

Columbia Harbour House

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I am not sure how we missed the Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom (Near the Haunted Mansion) on our previous trips to Disneyworld, but now that we’ve been there, it will always be a lunch/dinner stop for us!

Two words why: Lobster Roll

That picture above is not mine. I kick myself for not taking my own picture, but I guess I was hungry and inhaled it before I remembered that I should have taken a picture – doh! Kind of like every time I have the Shwarma Platter at The Tangierine Cafe in Morocco Pavillion at Epcot… Still don’t have a picture of that either! (perhaps next time I will remember a picture before my stomach takes over my brain 😉 )

The Lobster Roll is pretty dang good – especially for theme park food! Much better than the normal burgers and hot dogs that you’d often pick up. The kids were happy they had chicken nuggets on the kids menu (my kids love chicken nuggets – I have no idea why, I personally cannot stand to eat them), so everyone was happy here.

The restaurant is surprisingly large with plenty of seating, even for large families.

Next time you find yourself in the Magic Kingdom, be sure not to miss the Lobster Roll at the Columbia Harbour House… Dang it! Now I want a Lobster Roll and a Shwarma Platter…. Guess I should go look at some plane tickets 😉