Hello Everyone. A couple of weeks ago, I explored Magic Kingdom and enjoyed the sites and sounds of Disney. Going to Disney during the holidays is very magical. Disney decks out in Christmas decorations from top to bottom. Christmas trees can be found inside every Disney resort and park, surrounded with garland and ornaments.
This year, I was invited by a family to go to Disney as their nanny. As far as childcare goes, I am typically the extra set of hands. This means the parents are usually present and I am just there to help. I do tasks such as taking the girls to the bathroom or taking the older one on a ride while the younger one stays with the parents. I would also watch the girls in the evening so the parents can have a date night.
As the Nanny, I have the privilege to experience the sit-down restaurants at Disney. These restaurants are significantly better than any quick service place and are worth the difference in price. We went to many sit-down places, most of them had excellent food.
Chocolate Mousse
This restaurant offers a character dinning experience. As far as price goes, it is roughly about $60 per person, or two dinning points on the meal plan. (I didn't pay for the food.)
As we walked in, we were greeted by Cinderella as we waited for our table. As soon as we were seated, we were given a menu listed with french cuisine. I could pick my own appetizer, entree and dessert. Anyone who dines here will receive three courses, as it is included in the meal.
For the appetizer, I had the shrimp and grits. It was a tasty, small serving that was perfect for me. The entree I ordered was rotisserie chicken with mac and cheese. I didn't care for the chicken and the mac and cheese seemed dry. The dessert however, was amazing; white chocolate mousse covered by dark chocolate mousse. Yum! It was the perfect consistency of light and fluffy.
A visit with Pocahontas at Animal Kingdom.
During our meal, we had a visit from Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Ariel. The girls were given a magic wand and wishing star that they could keep. Towards the end of our dinner, the lights dimmed and the room lit up like a bunch of stars. The girls were advised by Princess Jasmine to make a wish with their wishing star.
After our meal, we headed downstairs to leave the restaurant and Snow White popped out from above the stairs and played peekaboo with the girls. The girls really enjoyed that.
We had a great dinning experience at Cinderella's Royal Table. The entree could have tasted better for the price, but overall the experience was lovely.
My personal favorite restaurant was the T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney. They offer wide variety of food, from gorgonzola salad to bruschetta (my personal favorite) to steak. This place has something for everyone. The restaurant itself has several rooms open to one another. I spotted an aquarium, ice cave, and jungle in this Dino-Themed restaurant. Unfortunately, I was having such a great meal, I forgot to take pictures!
My personal favorite restaurant was the T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney. They offer wide variety of food, from gorgonzola salad to bruschetta (my personal favorite) to steak. This place has something for everyone. The restaurant itself has several rooms open to one another. I spotted an aquarium, ice cave, and jungle in this Dino-Themed restaurant. Unfortunately, I was having such a great meal, I forgot to take pictures!
Some other things we did at Disney included: Frozen The Sing Along Musical, a visit with Tinkerbell, Mickey and Pocahontas, and a fancy lunch at Le Cellier at Epcot.
The Frozen Sing Along at Hollywood Studios.
We were at Disney for seven days and stayed at Port Orleans Riverside. This is an on-property Disney Resort with a New Orleans theme. We have stayed here before and keep coming back. We usually book the princess room, which consist of disney princess decor. We decided to stay in a standard room this time, and noticed the beds were not as comfortable. We all stayed in the same room. It's a great resort with a ton of amenities, but the important factor is to get a good night's sleep.
For those of you who are wondering, I purchased my own adult beverages or souvenirs. I did not pay for the food or the hotel, as the parents took care of that.
Overall, we had a great trip. I established with the family the time I had off and the time worked. (It's important for the nanny to get a break too.) It was tiring after a long week at Disney, but we had fun and it was well worth it. I would definitely go back with the same family again.
For those of you who are wondering, I purchased my own adult beverages or souvenirs. I did not pay for the food or the hotel, as the parents took care of that.
Overall, we had a great trip. I established with the family the time I had off and the time worked. (It's important for the nanny to get a break too.) It was tiring after a long week at Disney, but we had fun and it was well worth it. I would definitely go back with the same family again.
Me with Tinkerbell
