I’ve had more successful dieting weeks to be honest. It included two…no three take-aways and more biscuits than is conducive to weight loss. Clearly I wasn’t in the zone as it’s been a stressful week and we tend to eat our feelings in this family.
Speaking of over eating. You may not think it possible for us to get any more of it into our calorie laden plan. I thought that too, but Emily pointed out that since we shuffled our plans to give us one less day at Universal and one more at WDW we had a day in the plan without any food planned in. This was clearly a huge mistake and Emily’s idea was to squeeze in Beaches & Cream with us staying at the Beach Club. Looking at what we will have eaten by then squeezing in might be more literal than you may imagine.
Those of you familiar with Beaches & Cream will know that it isn’t very big and as expected, getting an ADR for a party of five this many days out was never likely and we were denied. However, I haven’t been obsessing about Florida holidays for fifteen years for nothing and quickly my database of knowledge and experience threw up an alternative.
In the Dolphin there is a similar looking establishment to Beaches & Cream. It doesn’t have the same level of theming or fun and games based around obscene amounts of ice cream in a sink, but I thought it may work.
A quick look at the menu confirmed my suspicions. Here are some of the highlights….
Fountain Signature Burger
Two 4oz. Angus Burgers, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado-Bacon Aioli, Caramelized Onion, Tomato, American Cheese, Sesame Brioche Bun
Southern Pulled Pork
Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork, Western Carolina Barbeque Sauce, Apple-Fennel Coleslaw, Toasted Pullman Bun
Chicago Dog
Vienna All Beef Hot Dog, Cherry Tomato Relish, Kosher Pickle slices, Beer Mustard, Sport Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Hot Dog Potato Bun
Stawberri Kookies with House Vodka
Strawberry Patch and Cookies & Cream Ice Creams, Strawberry Topping & Chocolate Milk, topped with Whipped Cream & Oreo Crumbles with House Vodka (must be 21 or older)
Soft Serve Split
Classic Banana Split made with Vanilla, Chocolate, and Swirl Soft Serve, topped with Pineapple, Chocolate and Strawberry Toppings, Whipped Cream, Peanuts, a Cherry and a Banana
PB&J Shake
Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Strawberry Topping with Whipped Cream & Reese’s Pieces.
So that’ll do nicely as an alternative. It is of course within walking distance of the Beach Club so on this extra Disney day, which we plan to spend some of it resting by the pool, we can wander over there for lunch. It doesn’t offer reservations so we’ll go early for that reason and one other very important one. On our holidays we have to plan our eating times carefully to ensure we will be hungry when the next meal reservation rolls around.
Bearing in mind that we will be in Celebration for our evening meal later that day and then moving on to Disney Springs and the culinary treats to be had there we will need to lunch at a time which may be bordering on brunch. These holidays don’t just fall together you know.
If you have any intention in reading about our trip when we get back, I would advise against reading it hungry. The amount of food pictures that are likely to feature may push into a calorie spree that I cannot be held responsible for. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Oh and if you happen to be staying at the Beach Club when we are, I apologise now for what will be the horrific calorie induced frame that I will be parading around the pool. I’ll be to wear a thong won’t I?
Till the next time……
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Great stuff – as always!
Where are you eating at celebration? The town tavern is amazing (think I may have commented a while ago to recommend)- I think you’d fully appreciate the turkey stacker. We’ll be giving it a go in December 🐷
Yes I think you suggested that rather than Market Street Cafe as it had changed hands?
Yes, town tavern is much better imho than market street cafe, menu is far better as is the food. We’ve always had brilliant service & a lovely terrace to eat outside on as well. We usually spend the afternoon cycling around celebration (you can rent bikes just behind the hotel), then the tavern is a fab place to reward yourself with amazing food 🥘
I would say that I can’t wait for your trippie but that is just not fair – it means the holiday is all over for you.
But I enjoy the planning, preparation and anticipation almost as much as the holiday. And I think you do too!!!
Happy anticipation!
AnnMarie
It’s one way to get your money’s worth!!
We’re at the Beach Club end of April… when are you there? Feel like I’ve watched your family grow up 😊
We check in on the 22nd and leave on the 27th. Hope to bump into you!!
We get there on the 24th, hopefully bump in to you and your lovely family 😊
http://swandolphinrestaurants.com/menus/restaurant_menus/fountain/fountain_icecream.html
Take a look at the Fountain Funnel. No sink but could fit the bill
Tremendous!!
Oooooh I didn’t even know this place existed?! I might have to sneak it into the plan! Thank you!