Beautiful! Have a wonderful dinner experience!
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That too. LOL.
I used to love the looks on the faces of the moms at my kids’ school in the morning. They would ask me where I was going “all dressed up”. I would slowly turn, smile and say “oh, I’m going home to clean the toilets”.
Never failed to get an epic reaction.
I don’t even own leggings or yoga pants. It’s just not ME. I don’t care that everyone else wears them (although thin leggings should not be worn as pants…but that’s another issue), but I’ve never conformed to anything…so I dress how I like and don’t care what others think. LOL.
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I own yoga pants to go to yoga.
But I love being dressed up. It’s more me! I actually dress more casual at work than I do at home. Go figure.
When I get the dress, I’ll let you know!
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If I did yoga, I would own them! LOL.
I just love dressing up for special occasions.
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Totally heart the skirt. I finally pulled out a dress with crinolines and a full skirt to wear to an event. Paired it with a cardigan and it felt AMAZING. I don’t dress up much - I work in casual, non profit environment - but after that I may just change my mind.
So excited for your V&A reservations too!! You must have had tinkerbell on your shoulder 
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Yes please do this!!!
That is awesome!!! How fun to dress up!
You look wonderful!! I wouldn’t change that blouse. Congratulations on the chef’s table! Enjoy!
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Hi there!!!
Hola amiga! How are you today?
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I am doing well and I hope that you are too!
Just finished dusting and the kitchen so everything´s looking better today!
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Thanks! I actually have one that is almost the same but I prefer the collar…and it’s a little more suited to Florida climate! 
(I have more clothes than sense…including an entire closet devoted to formal wear…I manage to attend several black tie events every year, plus I help costume a few local theatre groups. LOL)
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Hmmm… you’re right. Long sleeve in Orlando may not be comfortable, even though sometimes the air conditioning is fit for Yetis in some restaurants and stores! 
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I don’t know if you’ve read my very detailed review in Trip report J183
At one point I posted that the meal was exceptional — that view changed during the last two courses. It was — for me — a massive mistake to order the Japanese beef. It wasn’t at all to my taste and I felt almost unwell after eating it. And the soufflé was very poor, I thought.
I don’t know what advice I can offer, really — do you have specific questions? I think the chef’s table doesn’t give you the options the regular dining room does. All I’d say is that I’d choose your food wisely. Take risks, by all means, but $110 supplement for beef that I not only didn’t enjoy but which actually made me feel unwell was a very regrettable mistake, not least because it coloured my view of the entire meal. If I’d left before that course, I would have said the whole experience was the greatest culinary experience of my life. But I didn’t. And so I can’t say that. (To be clear, I’m not blaming V&A for the beef. I’m sure that’s what it’s supposed to be like. Which, as it turned out, was just not at all my kind of thing. I do blame V&A for the soufflé. It was just not a good soufflé. At all.)
I’m a little sad you’ve said you’re not having the wine pairings. That was a big and positive part of the experience for me.
@bswan26 is the house expert on the V&A chef’s table.
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Yes, I remember your detailed review! In fact, I will not be adding on the beef (if offered) due to your review. Plus I’ve had very delicious and very expensive beef at a very fine restaurant before, and while it was yummy, it wasn’t anything I’ve been salivating to try again! This was nearly 10 years ago, I was down in Australia…perhaps the meal was colored a bit by the company…my ex husband and how now co-workers who made me incredibly uncomfortable. Of course now I know they had met his new wife, then girlfriend, first, and NO WONDER they were puzzled by my appearance! LOL.
Anyway. I am skipping the wine pairing just because I cannot drink more than a glass or two without feeling very ill in the Florida weather. We have a packed schedule for the next day, and I need to be on my toes! Believe me, I am sad as well, but I would be down for probably 2-3 days if I added wine!!! I did share my food allergies with them (fish, seafood, ALL mushrooms, even truffles. Which is tragic, but I do not wish to try out the local emergency room!), so that will probably change my experience. I am however SO EXCITED.
And I’m packing shoes JUST for that night. LOL. I thought of you as I pulled them out for my suitcase @profmatt 
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I have done the Chefs Table; it was the most amazing meal that I have had anywhere. Dressing up for dinner is wonderful, but keep in mind that the meal is 10 courses and will run close to 5 hours, so comfort is a concern. Each course is relatively small, but all added together, it’s quite a lot of food. Truthfully, I would not plan on going back to the MK after the meal; I wouldn’t want that idea hanging over my head while I was immersed in culinary heaven, and after that much food, I couldn’t imagine dealing with MK crowds in the heat - especially in semi-formal attire.
The wine pairing was excellent. Although technically “short pours” (which were very generous), 8 glasses later it was a lot of wine. Due to medications my wife could only take a sip or two of each so I drank pretty much the whole pairing. I am NO stranger to drinking, but I’ll admit I was certainly “feeling it” by the time I was done. If you do decide to try it, I would recommend sharing one pairing.
Keep in mind that the price does not include tax (7%) and tip (20%). We added one wine pairing to share, and added two $50 “specials” ( the Japanese Wagu beef, which completely redefines what beef is), and when all was said and done, it cost us over $900 (for two).
Counter opinion regarding the Wagu beef. It was the most amazingly incredible sample of beef that I have ever eaten. If I remember correctly @profmatt had it for a full course for $110; when we ate at the Chef’s Table, it was offered as a $50 2 oz. add-on to the Australian Wagu beef course. A two oz sampling was amazing, but I could see how a full 4 oz. “steak” might be too much; it is incredibly ritch.
Either you will get a call from them, or you can initiate the call to discuss food allergies/ preferences. We had 6 in our party when we went and there were two different allergies, several “I don’t eat” issues, and a vegetarian. Each meal was individually adjusted and all were outstanding.
Happy to answer and specific questions that you might have.
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Thank you for your insight @bswan26
I was told the chefs table is only running 3-hours next Friday. 
I actually have pre-reserved seating for the fireworks set up afterwards, so we won’t be fighting too many crowds. I tend to run around in formal and semi-formal attire most days anyway…so for me that isn’t an issue. We will probably take a Minnie Van over.
I, like your wife, have to be careful with too much alcohol due to medication I take for some health conditions. I can drink, but I generally choose not too as to not risk interaction. And I already struggle with heat & humidty, so 1-2 drinks is okay, but 8?! Forget that!!! My dining partner will probably do the wine pairing and I’m sure I’ll sneak a few sips!!!
I will probably skip any add ons, just because it iS a lot of food! Do you have any advice for preparing to eat THAT much?
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@JuliaMc: finally tried on my new dress. I think I can wear it to MNSSHP and pretend I am a modern Cinderella. Also, my BF really liked it, so I will be wearing that dress to V&A.
I love the freedom Disney World gives me.
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