Road King Blog

Every once in a while, I get the hankering for some Fish and Chips. The other day, Lisa and I were at a local restaurant , and I ordered some. Unusually for that establishment, the food was a bit of a disappointment. So I was left with an unsatisfied want, lingering in the back of my mind. Oh, the horror!

Well, it was time to handle that lingering food itch. Fish and Chips. Good fish and chips.

The best Fish and Chips I’ve had in a long while - perhaps ever - are served at the Rose and Crown Pub in the World Showcase at Epcot in Disneyworld.

So, a 100 mile round trip for some lunch? Sounds great to me. Have annual pass, will travel!

The trip itself is unremarkable - pretty much a straight haul down Route 417 to Disney. No drama involved, just point and drive and eat up the miles. That’s pretty much what the Road King thrives on, and it was a beautiful day for a ride. In no time, I was arriving at Epcot. Unbeknownst to me, I was arriving a short while after a charity half-marathon had completed. This caused some confusion, as the chap at the parking gate didn’t know that the motorcycle lot was closed for the event. So I faithfully followed the green painted line to a dead end. Fooey. No worries, though - it brought me out very close to the main gates at Epcot, and I was able to find a parking spot easily.

After a short walk in to Epcot and a fine lunch, I decided to visit a couple of the resorts for pictures. First stop, Wilderness Lodge. One of the newest resorts at Disney, Wilderness Lodge is modeled after a giant log cabin, the sort of lodging one would find in the national parks of days gone by.

Of all the resorts at Disney World, I have to say that Wilderness Lodge is my favorite. My friend Glen, on the other hand, is a big fan of the Contemporary. One of the older resorts at Disney World, it is still looking great today thanks to Disney’s devotion to upkeep and renovation. The Contemporary boasts some unique features. First, it is on the Monorail line, but it has the only indoor monorail station on the entire system. The monorail literally runs through the upper level of the lobby of the hotel.

The Contemporary is also home to one of my favorite places to enjoy a special occasion meal - the California Grill. The restaurant is built atop the hotel, with 360 degree views of the surrounding area. The view of the Magic Kingdom is spectacular, but the best part comes at night, when the daily fireworks show begins at the park. Inside the restaurant, they time the courses around the show, and the lights are dimmed. The soundtrack from the fireworks show is presented in the restaurant. If you have a table that does not have a good view of the show, there are two viewing platforms out over the roof of the hotel. It is a really amazing dining experience, and the only thing that trumps the show is the food. Absolutely fantastic.

I could have happily stayed at Disney and played the rest of the afternoon away, but I had two restless dogs at home who needed a trip to the dog park. So back up the road I went, for now…..