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Post by rwethereyet on May 1, 2023 15:48:49 GMT -5
I arrived at the Riviera today, room wasn't ready when I got here, but I didn't expect it to be, so I went down and grabbed a quick lunch downstairs, and lo and behold the china and silverware is back. No more paper boxes and plastic silverware. I was so pleased to see this as that nice quick service was one thing that sold me on the Riviera. I also had one of the cookies that everyone has been raving about. It is a good cookie, I just like fewer chocolate chips. I prefer more nuts and cookie than chocolate.
Room was ready at 3:00, yay. I have found that if you are here early and let them know you are here, they will let Mousekeeping know that you are waiting. It took me a minute to decide if I did get the Preferred View that I booked, and I honestly think that if you can see water and not a parking lot, they consider it Preferred. I overlook the waterway between the Riviera and the left side of the Caribbean beach. If I knew how to post a picture, I would, but sorry I don't or I would no longer have that stupid alien picture as my avatar either.
Anyways, I mainly wanted to share that the dishes and silverware are back at Primo Piatta. Will be here until next Saturday then getting on the Fantasy for a week.
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Post by Ellie54 on May 1, 2023 15:55:28 GMT -5
Enjoy! So miss my Disney Cruise - looking forward to the next one.
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Post by disneyfix on May 1, 2023 18:35:47 GMT -5
Fire off some dining reviews as you go. Have a great trip!
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Post by raspus on May 1, 2023 19:06:41 GMT -5
Have a great trip.
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Post by Brian5581 on May 1, 2023 22:12:10 GMT -5
Enjoy!
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Post by jawfish on May 2, 2023 0:19:32 GMT -5
I also prefer more nuts, less chocolate. Gideons is not my thing either.
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Post by rwethereyet on May 2, 2023 10:42:24 GMT -5
I also prefer more nuts, less chocolate. Gideons is not my thing either. Yeah, no Gideons cookies for me either. I like their cake though.
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Post by kzrooster on May 2, 2023 11:35:13 GMT -5
Cookie dough is just a carrier for chocolate. Definitely NO nuts.
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Post by kzrooster on May 2, 2023 11:36:45 GMT -5
I arrived at the Riviera today, room wasn't ready when I got here, but I didn't expect it to be, so I went down and grabbed a quick lunch downstairs, and lo and behold the china and silverware is back. No more paper boxes and plastic silverware. I was so pleased to see this as that nice quick service was one thing that sold me on the Riviera. I also had one of the cookies that everyone has been raving about. It is a good cookie, I just like fewer chocolate chips. I prefer more nuts and cookie than chocolate.
Room was ready at 3:00, yay. I have found that if you are here early and let them know you are here, they will let Mousekeeping know that you are waiting. It took me a minute to decide if I did get the Preferred View that I booked, and I honestly think that if you can see water and not a parking lot, they consider it Preferred. I overlook the waterway between the Riviera and the left side of the Caribbean beach. If I knew how to post a picture, I would, but sorry I don't or I would no longer have that stupid alien picture as my avatar either.
Anyways, I mainly wanted to share that the dishes and silverware are back at Primo Piatta. Will be here until next Saturday then getting on the Fantasy for a week.
Sounds like a fantastic start to a great trip! We breakfasted at Topolinos Sunday morning. 🥰 |
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Post by swat08 on May 2, 2023 11:43:40 GMT -5
Have a great time. Have some of those pancakes - they are amazing!!
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Post by nrspepe on May 2, 2023 13:52:03 GMT -5
We had a similar view a few trips back in a standard studio at RIV. If you looked to the immediate right, you could see the kids pool.
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Post by rwethereyet on May 4, 2023 15:33:43 GMT -5
Not much in the way of dining for this trip as I am saving myself for meals on the cruise next week.
I did have lunch one at the Quick Service up on the hill in Japan-this is becoming a favorite of mine.
And I had dinner one night at Nine Dragons. I know this place has gotten some non-favorable reviews in the past, but I have eaten there now twice in the last two years and was pleased with both the service and the food. I had the Kung Pao Duo of shrimp and chicken and it was very good. Chicken was very, very tender. I also had the Raspberry lemonade tea and I thought it delucious--it came with refills. I also had the pot stickers--good but a little on the spicy side.
I had the apple pecan hand pie from Friars Nook. I thought it ok, very few pecans, though which was disappointing. I would eat it again if I was in the area, but would not search it out if not close by.
Lunch today was Chicken Guy at Disney Springs. The kids combo fills me up, and I think the chicken is delicious. Not many places at WDW I can get a meal for under $10.00. I walked in with no wait around 1:15, by the time I left, there was a line of about 30 people waiting to get in.
Chicken wings at Bar Riva the other night--very good--I prefer them without the garlic aoili. I also had the mint lemonade--very good as well, but I was not offered a refil here.
Breakfast the other morning was at Primo Piatto and I had the banana bread that many had said was so good.
Tonight is probably my biggest meal--going over to Sebastians for dinner when my laundry is done. I will add my review on that when I return this evening.
Just got back from eating at Sebastian's over at Caribbean Beach. I would definitely return. Food was gracious plenty and it was all very good. It is served family style, all you can eat and includes a beautiful salad, rolls and a cheddar biscuit in the shape of a Mickey head. steak, chicken, pulled pork, fish (new to the menu), rice and beans, stewed tomatoes, and brocollini. There a flavored iced tea that was very good, can't remember the flavor and then there is a pineapple bread pudding with ice cream and caramel sauce. The interior of the restaurant is very nice and relaxing. I believe the cost was $35 for adults and you do get a DVC or AP discount. Well worth the short distance from the Riviera over to Sebastians if you are looking for something a little different.
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Post by rwethereyet on May 5, 2023 9:43:05 GMT -5
And this morning it was the breakfast platter at Primo Piatto but with all bacon and no Italian sausage. Very good--again, love that the china and silverware are back. Makes it feel more upscale than a regular quick service. Tomorrow we get on the Fantasy, so no more reviews from WDW for this trip.  |
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Post by thecbco on May 5, 2023 10:41:25 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing about Primo Piatto. I'll be staying at the Riviera in July and look forward to enjoying a few meals there.
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Post by JaxFLBear on May 5, 2023 11:14:04 GMT -5
Have a great time. Have some of those pancakes - they are amazing!! Love the Blueberry-Lemon Pancakes at Primo Piatto. |
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