Merrie May Travels – Part 3

[faline]

May 2, 2011

Who: Gene & Me

Plan for the Day:Check in Animal Kingdom Lodge
Magic Kingdom
Citrico’s for Dinner

After changing, we head back out the door around 5:30 p.m. We have a 7:10 reservation at Citrico’s for dinner. We only wait a few minutes for a Magic Kingdom bus and we are on our way. Once at the Magic Kingdom, we head to the boat dock and arrive at the same time as a boat. On the boat, we have a brief conversation with a family who are quite sad to be ending their vacation. Turns out they are from Manchester, New Hampshire! We are quickly transported to the Grand Floridian on the boat. We walk to the main building and head upstairs where we stop in Mizner’s. We enjoy a pre-dinner drink while listening to the wonderful band play!

A short walk down the hall, we check in at the Citrico’s desk and a few minutes later are seated way at the back of the restaurant. Had never been in this area before but it has a lovely view over the water and we can watch the monorails slide by in the distance. Our waitress is named Victoria and I comment she is located in the wrong restaurant! We share a cheese appetizer (very good and I think the same as what they serve at Narcoosee’s) and a romaine salad (not much dressing – too dry). I have the beef fillet for my entrée and Gene has the swordfish. Before we know it, 2 hours has gone by and we are stuffed!

We take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom where we walk onto the waiting Animal Kingdom bus (We’re having a very good transportation day today)! We are quickly deposited back at Animal Kingdom where we find some things in the store we can’t live without. Back in our room, I sit down to type up these notes before heading off to bed. It’s now almost 11 p.m. and I’ve been up for about 20 hours – time for bed!!

[mouseketeer mom]

Isn't that just great when transportation just flows like that? We had the same good luck on our trip..as my husband said.."We keep hitting it just right!"
We have never tried Citricos...sounds like a wonderful first dinner!!

[RedSoxFan]

Nice dinner and a great ending to your first day.

[Mickey'sGirl]

Your dinner sounds lovely, and the transportation Gods are with you for sure!

[disney obsessed]

i love the effect at Disney where time stands still and has no bearing on how long you have actually been awake that first day.

[MinnieMommie]

Your evening sounds like everything went smoothly. Great dining and easy transportation connections. You must be ready for peaceful slumber after being up for 20 hrs. Look forward to reading more.

[CanadianWDWFan]

Nice way to finish your fun filled day!

[vizsla]

Thanks for the report.

[yjgirl32]

I loved our view at Narcossee's. Thank for sharing.

[princessgirls]

Linda,

Dinner sounded lovely...just you and your guy!! Perfect way to end your first day!

Thanks for the report!

Julie

[BelleKP]

Citricos sounds yummy . . . I have always wanted to have dinner there.
And you really lucked out with transportation. Now get some rest . . . we want you to be rested for your next big day and report!

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

the dinner at Citricos sounds awesome

[KylesMom]

Nice ending to a great day, Linda. Your cocktails at Mizner's and dinner at Citrico's sounds great!

While I hope that crowds drop for you a bit, it would be nice if the perfectly timed transportation continues to show up!

[DizNee143]

what a great end to the day..and dinner sounded delicious!

[Suz36]

What a dedicated reporter you are! Your evening sounded lovely. And it's just the beginning to what I hope will be a magical trip for the two of you!

[DisneyorBust]

What a nice way to end your day in WDW! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[pdrlkr]

Thanks for the Report!

[Joannelet]

You are having such luck with the buses. It NEVER works out like that for us. That is why we drive. Great first day!

[brian2000boston]

Some days it just seems like the buses and boats are on queue. I hope you were this lucky through the rest of your trip.

[Dsnygirl]

Sounds like a very nice ending to a fun-filled first day... haven't been to Citrico's yet, but hope to visit someday! I hope you got the rest you needed after such a long day!